AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SYSTEMS
Service Precautions
CAUTION
By law; in the manner as recommended by the manufacturer, only certified HVAC
technicians can legally perform operations that involve installation and/or the
removal/recovery of vehicle refrigerant. This is true of any and all operations that involve
the potential exposure of vehicle refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Safety is the most important factor when performing not only fuel system maintenance but
also any type of maintenance. Failure to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe
manner may result in serious personal injury or death.
To avoid the possibility of fire and personal injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable unless the repair or test procedure requires that battery voltage be
applied.
Always relieve the fuel system pressure prior to disconnecting any fuel system
component (injector, fuel rail, pressure regulator, etc.), fitting or fuel line
connection. Exercise extreme caution whenever relieving fuel system pressure, to
avoid exposing skin, face and eyes to fuel spray. Please be advised that fuel under
pressure may penetrate the skin or any part of the body that it contacts.
Always place a shop towel or cloth around the fitting or connection prior to
loosening to absorb any excess fuel due to spillage. Ensure that all fuel spillage
(should it occur) is quickly removed from engine surfaces. Ensure that all fuel
soaked cloths or towels are deposited into a suitable waste container.
Always keep a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near the work area.
Do not allow fuel spray or fuel vapors to come into contact with a spark or open
flame.
Wear eye protection when servicing the air conditioning refrigerant system. Serious
eye injury can result from eye contact with refrigerant. If eye contact is made, seek
medical attention immediately.
Do not expose refrigerant to open flame. Poisonous gas is created when refrigerant
is burned. An electronic type leak detector is recommended.
Large amounts of refrigerant released in a closed work area will displace the
oxygen and cause suffocation.
The evaporation rate of refrigerant at average temperature and altitude is
extremely high. As a result, anything that comes in contact with the refrigerant will
freeze. Always protect skin or delicate objects from direct contact with refrigerant.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle A/C system should not be pressure tested or
leak tested with compressed air.
Some mixtures of air and R-134a have been shown to be combustible at elevated
pressures. These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or
explosion causing injury or property damage.
Antifreeze is an ethylene glycol base coolant and is harmful if swallowed or
inhaled. Seek medical attention immediately if swallowed or inhaled. Do not store
in open or unmarked containers. Wash skin and clothing thoroughly after coming in
contact with ethylene glycol. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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