SEN01344-00 00 Index and foreword 8. Precautions for disconnecting and con- necting hoses and tubes in air conditioner circuit 1) Disconnection k Collect the air conditioner refrigerant gas (R134a). k If the refrigerant gas (R134a) gets in your eyes, you may lose your sight. Accordingly, when collecting or adding it, you must be qualified for handling the refrigerant and put on protective goggles. 2) Connection 1] When installing the air conditioner cir- cuit hoses and tubes, take care that dirt, dust, water, etc. will not enter them. 2] When connecting the air conditioner hoses and tubes, check that O-rings (1) are fitted to their joints.
3] Check that each O-ring is not dam- aged or deteriorated. 4] When connecting the refrigerant pip- ing, apply compressor oil for refriger- ant (R134a) (DENSO: ND-OIL8, ZEXEL: ZXL100PG (equivalent to PAG46)) to its O-rings. a Example of O-ring (Fitted to every joint of hoses and tubes) a For tightening torque, see the precautions for installation in each section of "Disassembly and assembly". 6 BR380JG-1E0