To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Heating System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance NOTICE Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment. To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the evaporator with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle. Refrigerant in your vehicle's air conditioning system is flammable and can be ignited during servicing if proper procedures are not followed. The air conditioner label is found under the hood: Canadian models |
Honda Civic Service Manual. Evaporator Expansion Valve Removal and Installation (Except Natural Gas models)
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Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate
your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
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