This SAE Recommended Practice describes the specific measures required to meet SAE established criteria when retrofitting CFC-12 (R-12) mobile air conditioning (A/C) systems to HFC-134a (R-134a), with regards to fittings and labeling. This document is complete only when combined with the requirements of SAE J1657.
SAE J1660-2011 Referenced Document
ANSI/UL 969-2008 Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems*, 2024-04-19 Update
SAE J1627-2011 Performance Criteria for Electronic Refrigerant Leak detectors
SAE J1628-1998 Technician Procedure for Using Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detectors for Service of Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems
SAE J1657-2011 Selection Criteria for Retrofit Refrigerants to Replace CFC-12 (R-12) in Mobile Air Conditioning Systems
SAE J1661-1998 Procedure Retrofitting CFC-12 (R-12) Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems to HFC-134a (R-134a)
SAE J1661-2011 Procedure for Retrofitting CFC-12 (R-12) Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems to HFC-134a (R-134a)
SAE J639-2011 Safety Practices for Mechanical Vapor Compression Refrigeration Equipment or System Used to Cool Passenger Compartment of Motor Vehicles*, 2011-12-01 Update
SAE J1660-2011 history
2011SAE J1660-2011 Fittings and Labels for Retrofit of CFC-12 (R-12) Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems to HFC-134a (R-134a)
1998SAE J1660-1998 Fittings and Labels for Retrofit of CFC-12 (R-12) Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems to HFC-134a (R-134a)
1993SAE J1660-1993 Fittings and Labels for Retrofit of CFC-12 (R-12) Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems to HFC-134a (R-134a)