relay CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-18

HIGH BLOWER

i DELAY RELAY

AMBIENT-SUN

SENSOR AND

COMPRESSOR SWITCH

Fig. 29—Comfortron Engine Compartment Components

COMFORTRON SYSTEM

The Chevrolet Comfortron Air Conditioning System is

basically the same as the Chevrolet Four-Season system

but with the additional feature of completely automatic

control. See Figures 28, 29 and 30 for views of the

Comfortron system. To the customer, the most notice-

able difference between the two systems, will be in the

control panel. In place of the three-lever/one-switch

panel of the Four-Season system, the Comfortron has a

single control lever plus a temperature dial similar to

that found in a home thermostat. After the dial is set to

the desired temperature indication and the lever is moved

to place the system in operation, the Comfortron will

automatically control the heating and air conditioning

functions to maintain the selected interior temperature

regardless of changes in outside air temperatures.

Most Comfortron parts are located in the passenger

compartment, (fig. 28)

Jn-Car Sensor

The function of the in-car sensor is to determine the

temperature of the interior of the automobile. It is

located beneath the overhang of the instrument panel.

Feedback Potentiometer

The feedback potentiometer indicates to the amplifier

system the position of the temperature door.
Control Head

A thumb wheel is provided to select the desired in-car

temperature. A control lever performs the following

functions:

1.
Operates a switch that allows the customer to select

the type of blower program desired.

2.
Operates the control head vacuum switch except

when the TEMPERATURE lever is in the OFF

position, thus programming the vacuum system.

3.
Operates the defroster through the control head

vacuum switch. The defroster door is partially

opened in the "DE FOG" position, and fully open in

the "DE ICE" position.

A two transistor amplifier is located on the bottom

side of the control head. It receives information from

the sensors, and in turn operates the transducer.

Fig. 30—Comfortron Control

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Transducer

The transducer will produce a vacuum output that is

completely adjustable by varying the input voltage which

is provided by the amplifier. An increase in the applied

voltage results in a reduced vacuum output.

Power Servo

The power servo receives a vacuum signal from the

transducer, and it is capable of assuming any position

that is called for by the sensors, amplifier, and trans-

ducer. The power servo performs the following functions:

1.
Positions the temperature mix door via the tern-

perature door link. The position of this door~"de-

termihes the portions of hot and cold air being

blended and discharged into the car.

2.
Operates the power servo vacuum valve which de-

termines the air flow paths for heating and air

conditioning.

3.
Contains a printed circuit board which controls the

blower speed. The power servo position determines

the blower speed, but the control lever switch can

override the blower program depending upon the

customer's preference.

4.
Contains the "Hi" blower delay thermistor and the

"master delay thermistor".

Outside Air Diaphragm

When there is no vacuum applied to the hose, the out-

side air door is closed under spring tension. With the

door closed, air is taken from the inside of the auto-

mobile and re-circulated. Applying vacuum to the dia-

phragm opens the door for outside air.

Mode Door Diaphragm

Located behind the duct work, the mode door diaphragm

directs the air flow out either the air conditioning outlets,

the heater floor outlet, or both the heater and air con-

ditioning outlets. This is a push-pull type diaphragm

actuated by vacuum through two hoses and controlled by

the power servo vacuum switch.

Defroster Door

The defroster door is in the defog position until vacuum

is applied to the actuator to obtain either full heat or full

de-ice position.

High Blower Delay Thermistor

The high blower delay thermistor is located on the

power servo housing under the power servo vacuum valve

and printed circuit board assemblies. The function of the

thermistor is to operate the blower at a reduced speed

when the control is in the HI FRONT position until the

residual cold air is discharged from the duct work. This

function occurs when the blower first comes "on" in cold

weather.

Vacuum Tank

During heavy acceleration, the vacuum supply from
the carburetor drops. The vacuum tank, using a^ check

valve, stores vacuum so that under these conditions

vacuum will be available for the Comfortron.

Thermal Vacuum Valve (Hot Water Vacuum Switch)

When engine coolant temperature reaches 75°F, the

valve opens and supplies vacuum to the outside air door

if the system is calling for outside air.

Master Delay Thermister

This thermistor delays the initial operation of the

blower when the system is in the heat mode. In cold

weather this allows outside ram air to flow through the

system thereby purging the cold air in the ducts gradually

until the coolant reaches about 105°F. Then, the termis-

tor passes enough current to energize the master delay

relay which powers the blower at about nine volts.

Vacuum Relay Valve

This relay valve will shut off transducer vacuum to the

power servo whenever the vacuum from the engine intake

manifold falls below the vacuum in the power servo

supply line (engine stopped or operating at low manifold

vacuum). This causes the power servo to be held in

position when the vacuum supply falls too low to maintain

servo control.

Vacuum Bleeder

A vacuum bleeder insures that the outside air door will

close (diaphragm will bleed down) after the system has

been shut down. This prevents outside air from entering

when starting the system on a cold day before the engine

coolant temperature reaches 75°F.

Sun—Ambient Sensor

The sun-ambient sensor measures the temperature of

the air entering the air intake grille in front of the wind-

shield. The sensor is exposed to sun light so that it can

lower the in-car temperature slightly when the sun

is shining.

Ambient Switch

The ambient switch operates the air conditioning com-

pressor clutch. When the outside temperature is above

40° F. the switch will be closed and the compressor will

be running. This switch is included as| part of the sun-

ambient sensor assembly, but operates independently.

Resistor Assembly

The blower resistors are located in the evaporator

housing. The printed circuit board switch in the power

servo determines which of the resistors is being used,

and as in conventional systems, the resistors control the

blower speed.

System Operation

When starting the Comfortron System in cold weather,

the following sequence of events occurs:

1.
Initially the system is inoperative. In LO FRONT

position the master delay thermistor is warming

(self-heating because current is flowing through it)

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and its resistance is decreasing. In the HI FRONT

position, two thermistors (the master delay and high

blower delay thermistors) are warming. The air

door is in recirculation position until the engine

coolant reaches 75 degrees.

2.
The coolant reaches then 75 degrees and the thermal

vacuum valve opens applying vacuum to the air door

to admit outside air (unless the temperature dial is

set for cooling). Ram air will flow through the sys-

tem when the car is moving.

3.
Next, the master delay thermistor attains the tem-

perature at which it will pass sufficient current to

close the circuit through the master delay relay.

The relay circuit powers the blower motor at 9 volts.

4.
If the control is in the HI FRONT position, the high

blower delay thermistor will close the circuit

through the high blower relay which supplies full

available voltage to the blower motor. This function

occurs after the master delay thermistor has taken

effect because the high blower delay thermistor

uses the master delay type thermistor with a 10 ohm

1/4 watt resistor connected in
.
series. The nigh

blower delay thermistor must then warm to a higher

temperature than the master delay thermistor before

its resistance (plus that of the 10 ohm resistor)

drops enough to actuate the high blower relay.

5. If the controls are set for DE ICE, full outside air

and full voltage to the blower motor are effective

immediately regardless of temperatures or elapsed

times o

In accomplishing automatic control, the system follows

three steps to transform an electronic signal into me-

chanical energy through which the control is achieved.

Electronic Circuit

Two temperature sensors (Thermistors), and the duct

potentiometer connected in series, are located so as to

sense the temperature of the outside air, inside air and

system output air. The resistance of each sensor will

vary according to its temperature. The control head

temperature dial varies in resistance as it is adjusted by

the operator to suit his comfort requirements. The

resistance of the temperature dial control is applied

directly to the amplifier and is not in series with the

sensors and duct potentiometer. Thus temperature dif-

ferences in the sensor string plus the requirements fed

into the system by the operator cause changes in total

circuit resistance which allow a varying voltage flow

through the circuit.

Changing the Electronic Signal to Electrical Voltage

This minute voltage flow from the sensor string -

temperature dial circuit - is fed into the amplifier where

it is transformed into a usable amplifier output voltage,

the strength of which is determined by the strength of the

original amplifier input signal. This voltage is then

supplied to the transducer.

Changing the Electrical Voltage to a Vacuum Signal

Amplifier output voltage, varying according to tem-

perature requirements, is converted by the Transducer

into a modulator transducer output vacuum. This modu-

lated vacuum is applied to the Power Servo.

Changing the Vacuum Signal to Mechanical Energy

The Power Servo, controlled by the modulated Trans-
ducer output vacuum, operates the vacuum electrical and

mechanical components of the system as required to

provide automatic control of system operation.

Other major system components are mounted con-

ventionally in the engine compartment. Underhood com-

ponents and system airflow remain much the same as in

the Four-Season system except for the addition of the

automatic control provisions. The system operates on

100%
outside air, a mixture of outside and inside air, or

100%
recirculated air depending on the demands of the

system. The diaphragm operated .air selector door will

modulate outside air to the system during maximum air

conditioning requirements when the control unit is in

"Hi Front" position. Control of the blower is also com-

pletely automatic and dependent upon system demands.

Controls

The Comfortron controls the Chevrolet air conditioner

and heater in such a precise manner that the automobile

temperature remains relatively constant under all driving

conditions. By adjusting the thumb wheel on the Control

Head to any temperature desired between 65° and 85° F.

(See Figure 27) the automatic system will adjust the in-

car temperature even though the outside weather condi-

tions may vary considerably. The system will provide

maximum capacity for heating or cooling until the in-car

temperature reaches the pre-set Control Head Tempera-

ture. Where cooling is required, the system will start

immediately upon being turned "ON". During marginal

ambient temperatures the system will not always start

at the highest blower speeds of the control setting.

Therefore, occasionally the system can't be heard

starting*

Five over-riding functions are available so that special

conditions can be handled. Each Control Head function

will be discussed in detail below:

"Off" Position

In the "Off" position, the blower is turned off and the

outside air door is closed. No outside air should enter

the automobile.

"Lo Front" Position

The blower has five low to moderate speeds; Hi, M3,

M2,
M1 and Lo. The blower voltage will shift as directed

by the automatic controls. The "Lo Front" position

provides a quieter mode of automatic operation due to

reduction of blower noise.

"Hi Front" Position

The "Hi Front" position provides five high blower

speeds as called for by the automatic controls: The use

of the "Hi" blower speed results in a rapid cool down in

hot weather and rapid heating during cold weather. As

the in-car temperature approaches the temperature set-

ting on the Comfortron Control Head, the blower speed

will change, provided mild outside temperatures are

experienced. During very hot or cold weather, the blower

will reduce its speed only to the point where it is still

capable of maintaining the correct inrcar temperature.

"Rear" Position

The "Rear" position provides five high blower speeds.

The automatic controls select these speeds and blend the

discharge air to the proper temperature. By the use of

high blower speeds, increased airflow is obtained for

better rear seat passenger comfort.

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(These tests should be performed with the engine at operating temperature.)

SYSTEM CHECKS

Control

Head

Setting

High

Front

Lo

Front

Lo

Front

Hi

Front

Hi

Front
Tester Settings

Function

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

De-ice

65° on

Temp.

Dial

Hi

Front

Hi

Front

Hi

Front
Auto-

Matic

1 1

Auto-

matic

Manual

Manual
Manual

Control

Max.

Heat

Rotate

from

Max.

Heat to

Max.

Cold

150

Max.

Cold

Max.

Cold

Max.

Cold

Max.

Heat

Max.

Heat

Max.

Cold
Voltage

Trans-

ducer

Trans-

ducer

Ampli-

fier

Trans-

ducer

Probe

Probe

Trans-

ducer

Trans.
Tester Should

Indicate:

High Blower

Maximum Heat

Reduced Blower

Speed

Complete series of

blower changes from

Hi to Lo to Hi

again.

AMPLIFIE:

Remove conn, from c

Voltage reading she

Short this lead to grc

Voltage reading she

No voltage change in<

COMPRESSOR C

Cooling System

Operation

DE-ICE i

Assuming rest of

system is operating

normally: Max. Heat

1
to windshield.

SENSOR STR

•—

TRAtfSDtfC

0-3"
Vac. Reading

8 Volts Min.

9"
Min.
Vac.
Reading

0-4 Voltage Reading
If not, check

the following:

Fuse in Slock

In Line Fuse

High Blower

Delay Relay

Duct Delay

Thermistor

High Blower

Delay Sensor

Power Servo

Blower Switch

Resistor

Blower Motor

Wiring Harness

Blower Switch

Master Delay

Thermistor

Master Delay

Relay

Resistor

Power Servo

Blower Motor

CHECK

Resistor

I CHECK
Electrical Diagram

Probe Points:

1-2

8-9

10-21

20

18

19

*
9-46

-r

^2-3
15

16

Checked during

above procedure.

(This is a com-

plete step-by-step

high blower circuit

check which also

checks wiring

harness.)

4

5

6

L2-13

L4

""§2-15

39-46

1
16 1

14

22-40-42-44-15

.ontrol head temperature dial.

>uld be 9 volts minimum,

jund.

>uld be 0 volts,

iicates malfunctioning of amplifier.

JUTCJH CHUCK

Compressor Clutch

(Grille Temp, must

be above 40°.)

IRCUIT

Blower Switch

Master Delay

Relay

Transd

NGCl
ucer

Sensor String

2R CHECK

Transducer voltage

&t Max. Cold

position)

Transducer Ground

Hi Blower Outside

air (air door closed

to car body). Hot air

from heater outlets.

Hi Blower Recirc.

Air (air door open

to car body) cold air

from A/C outlets.
24-25-26-27-28
Voltmete

should re
ad

Battery Voltage

Battery Voltage

Battery Voltage

. Vtinimum
6
volts

Battery Voltage

Minimum
6
volts

Battery Vo]

Batterv Vo]
Ltage

Ltage

Battery Voltage

Batterv Voltage

3a

Bai
:terv Vo

tterv Vo
tage

tage

Minimum
6
volts

Batterv Voltage

Minimum
6
volts

Battery Voltage

Minimum
8
volts

Minimum 8 volts

Minimum 8 volts

Batterv Voltage

Minimum 8 volts

1 III • II »ll. —..• —•— . !!•• 1

Battery Voltage

3-23

20-10-21

38

29-30-31-32-33-

34-35-36

37-38

Defective Power Servo; Leak in Vacuum

System; Temp.; Door Link Disconnected

or Jammed; Defective Vacuum Relay

Valve

Defective Mode Door Diaphragm
Batterv Voltage

Battery Voltage

Zero Voltage

Battery Voltage

Battery Voltage

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VACUUM SYSTEM COMPONENT FUNCTION

Component

Air Door Diaphragm

Power Servo

Vacuum Relay Valve

Mode Door Diaphragm

Defroster Diaphragm

Transducer

Thermo Vacuum Valve
Vacuum Applied

Air Door Open to Outside Air

(Closed to Car Body)

Maximum Heat

Vacuum Applied to One Port Opens a Passage

Through the Valve to Allow Transducer Vacuum

to be Supplied to the Power Servo

Vacuum to Linkage Side

Air Flow Out Heater

Ducts

Full Airflow Out Heater

Outlet
Vacuum to Covered Side

Airflow Out of Upper

Outlets

Full Airflow Out Defroster

Outlets (Full De-ice)
No Vacuum Applied

Air Door Open to

Re circulated Air

(Open to Car Body)

Maximum Cooling

No Vacuum Applied Closes

Vacuum Supply to Power

Servo

Airflow Out of Upper and

Lower Outlets Door Open

1"
from 100% Lower Out-

let Position

Airflow Divided 1/3 Out

Defroster Outlets 2/3

Out Heater Outlets

Supplies Modulated Vacuum to Power Servo

Zero Voltage Applied to Transducer

Results in Maximum Vacuum Supply
10 Volts Applied to Transducer

Results in No Vacuum Supply

(Coolant Hot) Passes Vacuum When System is Calling For Outside Air

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

EVAPORATOR CONTROL VALVE (POA)

(Chevrolet, Chevelle, Comoro, and Corvette

Four Season) (Chevrolet Comfortron)

The only check for proper POA valve operation is to

check the suction pressure at the valve as during a

performance test. The POA valve is an absolute valve

and will provide different gauge readings based on the

altitude where the readings are being taken. Correct

gauge reading at sea level is 29.5 psig. Gauge readings

will be one-half psi higher for each additional 1000 feet

of elevation. The following table lists gauge readings at

different altitudes. If a valve gives improper gauge

readings, it must be replaced since it is not repairable

or adjustable.

29.5

30.0

30.5

31.0

31.5

32.0

32.5

33.0

33.5

34.0

34.5
psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.

psig.
— Sea 1

— 1000

— 2000

— 3000

— 4000

— 5000

— 6000

— 7000

— 8000

— 9000
Level

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

ft.

— 10000 ft.
THERMOSTATIC SWITCH

(Universal and Chevy II All-Weather System)

Thermostatic switches used in Universal and All-

Weather systems differ only in the capillary tube sensing

unit.

The Chevy n All-Weather System thermostatic switch

has an air sensing capillary which is coiled and attached

to the front of the evaporator core with plastic plugs.

This type of unit is controlled by the temperature of the

air leaving the evaporator.

Universal systems make use of a thermostatic switch

with a fin sensing capillary or a self-supporting air sens-

ing capillary. This capillary controls the switch by

sensing the temperature of the metal fins or the air

leaving the fins.

Checking for Proper Operation

1.
Install the gauge set and set up the vehicle as

described under Performance Test.

2.
Movement of the temperature control knob should

result in a definite change in suction pressure and

cycling of the compressor clutch.

• If compressor continues to operate regardless of

the knob adjustment, it indicates that the points

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HIGH BLOWER

DELAY RELAY

O) MASTER AND

HIGH BLOWER

DELAY RELAY

GROUND

Fig.
49A-Comfortron Wiring Diagram-Underhood

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THERAAAL VACUUM

VALVE
TO ENGINE

VACUUM

SOURCE

VACUUM STORAGE

TANK

OUTSIDE AIR

DIAPHRAGM

MODE

DIAPHRAGM

VACUUM

RELAY
BLACK

DEFOG-DEICE

DIAPHRAGM

GREEN

BLACKj ||
|
BROWN

CONTROL

VALVE

Fig.
50—Comfortron Vacuum Diagram

are fused which will lead to evaporator freeze-up.

Replace the switch.

• If the compressor does not operate regardless of

the position of the knob a loss of the power

element charge is indicated provided that it has

been established that power is supplied to the

switch. This, of course, results in no cooling.

Replace the switch.

• Check the screw threads for stripped or other-

wise damaged threads.

Adjusting Switch

H, after checks above, the switch seems to be operating

properly,

follows:
adjust for proper setting if necessary, as
1.
(Chevy II All-Weather) Turn the outer air deflector

in the face plate so that the attaching screws may

be removed; Then remove the control knobs, bezels

and the thermostatic switch. (Universal) remove the

face plate retaining screws. Pull the faceplate away

from the case when ready to turn the switch adjusting

screw.

2.
Vehicle must be set up as in Step 2 above.

3.
The suction side of the system, read on the low

pressure gauge, should pull down to the pressure

shown in the chart in Performance Test under the

ambient temperature at the time the switch is being

set.

4.
If the low side pulls down lower than the prescribed

pressure at the end of each cooling cycle, turn the

adjusting screw (See Figure 54) clockwise in single

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EVAPORATOR PIPES

DISTRIBUTOR RELAY GRD.

ASSEMBLY & WASHER

EVAPORATOR ASM.
BLOWER

SHROUD

(RACKET

(PART OF

BLOWER)

Fig.
76—Evaporator Removal—All Weather

7. Disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve to evap-

orator inlet connector, remove the power element

bulb from the evaporator outlet line and carefully

move .the valve and its inlet hose away from the

evaporator case.

8. Remove the electrical connectors from the relay

and resistor terminals.

9. Remove the screws attaching the evaporator case

cover to the case. See Fig. 79. The core is bracket

mounted to the cover and the entire core and cover

assembly may now be removed from the vehicle.

10.
Remove the two cover to core bracket screws and

separate the core from the cover.

11.
Install the new core to the cover being sure that the

grommets are properly installed around the inlet

and outlet lines.

12.
Reinstall the core and cover assembly into the evap-

orator case and replace the attaching screws.
13.
Reinstall the STV and expansion valves, the equal-

izer line connection and the evaporator oil bleed line

from the STV.

NOTE:
Use all new «O" rings.

14.
Reinstall the radiator supply tank, water valve and

vacuum line, and replace the heater hoses onto the

core pipes being sure not to switch the hoses. Then

refill the radiator.

15.
Add three fluid oz. refrigerant oil after installing a

new core, evacuate and charge the system.

EXPANSION VALVE

The thermostatic expansion valve is factory adjusted

and pre-set and cannot be adjusted after installation. A

malfunctioning valve must be replaced. However, before

proceeding, check all other possible causes of the trouble.

Make certain that the power element bulb is properly

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2.
Insert the evaporator assembly into the outlet case

half and mount the evaporator, thermostatic switch,

and cable to the case.

3.
Install the face plate to the case and install control

retaining nuts and knobs.

4.
Assemble the case halves and mount the evaporator

pipe clamp.

5. Install the evaporator assembly as previously

described under EVAPORATOR.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

Four-Season System

Chevrolet and Camaro

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove the right front fender and skirt assembly.

3.
Disconnect the motor wire at the flange connector.

4.
Disconnect the rubber air cooling tube from the

motor.

5. Remove the motor to case attaching screws and re-

move the blower assembly. If the sealer acts as an

adhesive, pry the assembly carefully away from the

6. Remove the blower from the motor shaft.

Fig.
86—Blower Assembly—Four-Season (Chevrolet,

Chevelle, Camaro)
Installation

1.
Mount the blower to the motor shaft with the open end

of the blower away from the motor.

2.
Mount the assembly to the case with the attaching

screws.

3.
Connect the rubber tube and blower wire to the

motor.

4.
Replace the right front fender and skirt assembly.

5. Connect battery ground cable.

Chevelle

The blower assembly (fig. 86) is mounted to the dash

panel and contains the outside air-recirculated air

diverter door, the heating-cooling diverter door, the air

conditioning relay and resistor, the compressor actuating

switch, and the blower motor.

Replacement

1.
Disconnect the blower motor "hot" wire at the con-

nector and the ground lead on the Chevrolet.

2.
Detach the rubber cooling tube from the blower as-

sembly and remove the five bolts attaching the

blower motor to the blower assembly.

3.
Remove the motor and fan, disassemble fan from

motor and install on a new motor. If, because of

engine accessories, hoses restrict lifting the blower

assembly from the engine compartment, remove

blower from motor and lift units out separately.

Assemble replacement units under the restricting

hoses.

4.
Reinstall motor and fan into blower assembly. Re-

place cooling tube, ground wire and connect hot wire

to connector.

5. Check blower operations.

Corvette

Replacement

1.
Remove the radiator overflow tank and brackets and

pull the tank out of the way as far as the length of the

heater hose will permit.

2.
Disconnect the electrical connector and the rubber

air inlet tube from the blower motor.

3.
Remove the five blower flange to case attaching

screws and carefully remove the blower motor and

drum assembly.

4.
Remove the blower drum assembly and reinstall on

a new blower motor.

5. Replace the blower motor and drum assembly in the

case and reinstall all screws, hoses and electrical

connections.

All-Weather System

Chevy II

Removal

Under the Hood

1.
Purge the refrigerant from the system.

2.
Drain the radiator.

3.
Remove the refrigerant hoses at the evaporator

pipes.

4.
Remove the evaporator pipe clamp and grommet.

5. Remove three nuts from the blower case studs which

pass through the firewall.

6. Remove heater hoses from core tubes.

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Fig.
95—Corvette Four-Season Ducts

5. Connect the various Comfortron harness connectors

to the dash wiring and connect the vacuum hose to

the kick pad valve diaphragm. Push the vacuum hose

harness and wiring harness through the firewall to

the proper location and install their respective

grommets.

6. Raise the control unit into place and install the

mounting screws. Check that all connections are

complete.

7. Replace any radio and/or tape equipment, the ash

tray assembly, and face plate.

8. Replace the glove box assembly.

9. Connect the heater hoses to the core tubes, and

attach the nuts to the case studs through the firewall.

10.
Reconnect the four vacuum hoses as follows: Purple

to the cylinder on the thermo-vacuum valve, yellow

tracer to the body of the thermo-vacuum valve, red

tracer to the vacuum source "Tee" connection, and

white tracer to the vacuum tank inlet.

11.
Connect the wiring harness to the underhood air

conditioning components.

12.
Refill cooling system, connect battery ground cable

and check system performance.

Vacuum Tank

The vacuum tank is mounted on the firewall as shown

in Figure 97. Notice that the two vacuum lines are

clamped to the vacuum tank ports. *

Thermal Vacuum Valve

This heat operated vacuum valve is located in the

heater core input line. Figure 98 illustrates valve instal-

lation with clamps attaching the water hoses as well as

the vacuum hoses in place.
Resistor Assembly

Figure 99 illustrates the location and installation of

the blower speed resistor assembly.

Relays

Two relays are used in the system, both mounted on the

evaporator case as shown in Figure 100. The mounting

bracket forms a common ground for the relays and as a

plug for the hole in the evaporator housing used in the

Four Season system for resistor installation.

Sensors (Thermistors)

Ambient Switch and Sensor

This combination unit, which engages the compressor

clutch at about 40°F and also senses outside air tem-

perature and sun load, is mounted to the firewall within

the engine compartment with its long neck extending

deep into the cowl vent plenum chamber. Figure 98 il-

lustrates this installation,

In-Car Sensor

This sensor is located beneath the lip of the instru-

ment panel overhand just to the right of the driver as

shown in Figure 101.

Removal

1.
Remove glove box assembly.

2.
Disconnect sensor wires connector at harness.

3.
Remove sensor mounting screws, remove sensor

and pull wires and connector through hole in dash.

Installation

1.
Insert connector and

through the dash hole.
wires of replacement sensor

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL