Removal & Installation: Notes
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WARNING:
To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, for 2000 vehicles, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. For 2001 vehicles, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. For 2002 vehicles, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE:
Drier bottle or drier insert does not have to be replaced at regular service intervals in a functioning, leakproof A/C system. However, they must be replaced without fail in the event of:
- Fouling of refrigerant by filings/shavings (for instance when compressor is seized).
- Leaking A/C system or loss of refrigerant.
- Refrigerant circuit being opened for a period exceeding 24 hours.