REFRIGERANT TYPE Whether the A/C in the vehicle being serviced uses HFC-134a (R-134a) or CFC-12 (R-12) is indicated on LABEL on the compressor. Also, it can be checked by the shape of the service (charge) valve.
Refrigerant Flow Of Air Conditioning System (Single A/C):
Refrigerant Flow Of Air Conditioning System (Dual A/C):