NHTSA ID Number: 10216783
Manufacturer Communication Number: SIM640216
TSB/Document Date: 2022-08-01
Summary
Air Conditioning Regrigerant R1234yf Introduction
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SI M64 02 16
Heating and Air Conditioning
March 2016
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
MODEL
F54 (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman)
F55 (Cooper Hardtop 4dr, Cooper S Hardtop 4dr)
F56 (Cooper Hardtop 2dr, Cooper S Hardtop 2dr)
F57 (Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible)
Vehicles produced from July 2016
SITUATION
New, incompatible refrigerant being introduced.
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From July 2016 production,
MINI
vehicles will be
introducing a new Air
Conditioning refrigerant
R1234yf (Hydrofluoroolefins) to
replace the currently utilized
R134a.
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The picture shows label on
underside of hood indicating the
refrigerant type and PAG oil
specification.
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Different refrigerant and oil
types should never be mixed.
Always check the label under
the hood for the proper
refrigerant and oil type.
INFORMATION
Highlights of R-1234yf
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Meets SAE J2888_201301
“This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service
hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery
and recycling equipment”.
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New tools and equipment are required.
To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI M04 01 16.
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Air conditioning technician certification is required to work on system.
Refer to your State Law.
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Unique low and high side fittings.
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Revised evaporator core as per SAE J2842.
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System will use about 5% more refrigerant than a comparable R134a system.
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System oil is a specific PAG oil.
Refer to ISTA repair recommendation.
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Do not interchange components between systems using other refrigerants.
Do not reuse Seals / O-ring material from another system.
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The system piping has internal heat exchangers (IHX or IWT).
SAFETY INFORMATION
Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems:
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Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air
conditioning system.
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Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist.
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Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems.
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If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should
be used to flush the affected area.
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Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from
open flames.
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Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be
pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures.
NOTE: The use of compressed air (shop air) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can
contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture.
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Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf
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Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system.
Any difficulty in connecting service equipment may be an indication of
refrigerant/equipment incompatibility with the vehicle's system.
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Always carefully ascertain the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle's system before
performing service.
Labels on underside of hood, will detail which refrigerant is used in the air conditioning
system. Service the vehicle with compatible recycling equipment ONLY. Attempts to adapt
and use incompatible service tools will destroy both the vehicle's air conditioning system and
the service tool.
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Never use any R-12/R134a service tools on R1234yf systems.
Tools, such as manifold gauge sets, retain small amounts of refrigerant and lubricant.
Attempting to use the same equipment on both R-12/R134a and R1234yf vehicles will
contaminate the air conditioning systems.
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Obtain and use the correct type of refrigerant recovery/recycling machine.
Follow the directions included in the machine's instruction manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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