HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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refrigerant leak on your vehicle have
your system serviced immediately and
observe the following precautions:
Stay away
from the hot engine until the
exhaust manifold has cooled.
Do not
permit any open ame in the
area. Even a match or a cigarette
lighter may generate a hazardous
quantity of poisonous gas.
Do not
smoke in the area. Inhaling
gaseous refrigerant through a cigarette
may cause violent illness.
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Air Filters
Cabin Fresh Air Filter
The fresh
air lter for the cab HVAC is
located in the air intake housing that is
located in the passenger rear corner of
the engine compartment. The lter can
be replaced without using any tools.
Inspect and
clean cab air lter
element every 3 - 6 months of
service. Depending on the operating
environment, if air ow from the air
conditioner and heater is less efcient
or windows fog easier, you may need
to replace the cab air lter.
1. Tilt
the hood open.
2. Locate air
intake housing at
passenger rear corner of vehicle
under the rain tray.
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3. Locate lter cover labeled “OPEN”
with an arrow pointing rearward in
vehicle. Slide lter cover rearward
in vehicle until you are able to
remove the cover.
4. Remove and
inspect lter referring
to maintenance interval schedule.
5. Replace lter
in housing taking
care to align the airow direction
that is indicated on the side of
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