air conditioning CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1997 1.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle has a 7.4 liter engine and air
conditioning, your vehicle will have
a auxiliary engine
fan in addition to the belt driven fan.
1
,A CAUTION: I
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary
engine fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
I A CAUTION:
i
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You
or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto
a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on properly.
Then
lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop
to its retainer. Then just let the hood
down and close
it firmly.
6-10
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The fuse block is on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment at the rear.
,
[T)
Name
BLOWR
ABS
Circuits Protected
Blower Motor
Electronic Brake Control Module
Name
IGN-B
IGN-A
BATT
LIGHTING
RR BLOWER
ENG-
1
AIC
SPARE
AUX A
AUX-B
RH-HDLP
Circuits Protected
Ignition Switch
Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block,
Headlamp Switch
Rear Auxiliary Blower
Motor Relays
Heated
02 Sensors, Mass Air
Flow Sensor, EGR Valve
Solenoid, Evap Canister Purge
Valve, Crankshaft Position Sensor,
Secondary Air Injection Relay
(Diesel), Water in Fuel Sensor
(Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel),
Glowplug
Relay (Diesel),
Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel)
Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
Spare Fuses
Upfitter Provisions
Upfitter Provisions
Right-hand Headlamp (Export Only)
6-63

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RH-HIBM
ECM-I
HORN LH-HDLP
LH-HIBM
FUEL SOL
IGN-E
ECM-B
Circuits Protected
Right-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export Only)
Ignition Coil, Crankshaft Position
Sensor, VCM, Fuel Injectors,
Coil Driver
Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp(
s)
Left-hand Headlamp
(Export Only)
Left-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export Only)
PCM,
Fuel Solenoid Driver,
Engine Shutoff Solenoid
Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
Fuel Pump Relay, VCM, PCM,
Fuel Pump and Engine Oil
Pressure Switch
Capacities and Specifications
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time
of
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this
manual
is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your
GM truck dealer.
These specifications are for information only. If you
have any questions, see the service manual for the
chassis
or refer to the body manufacturer’s publications.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Normal Replacement Parts
Engine VIN
Oil Filter
Air Cleaner Filter*
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Radiator Cap
*Replace with AC Ai
“VORTEC”4300
w
PF52
A9 17C
CV789C
41-932 GF48
1
RC36
“VORTEC”5000
r Filter, Part No. A917C and fi
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
M
PF1218
A917C
cv774c
4 1-932 GF48
1
RC36
or severe dua
NOTICE:
R-134A refrigerant is not compatible with R-12
refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R-12 in
an R-134A system
will cause compressor failure,
refrigerant oil sludge, or poor air conditioning
system performance. “VORTEC”5700
R
PF1218
A9 17C
cv774c
4 1-932
GF48
1
RC36
“VORTEC”7400
J
PF1218
A917C
cv774c
41-932 GF48
1
RC36
;ty conditions, use, AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C.
TYPE QTY Front Only QTY Front and Rear
Refrigerant 3.00 Ibs. (1.36 kg) 4.875 Ibs. (2.2 1 kg)
R- 134A
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant,
be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
Tf you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer.

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Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-28
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-32
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-30
How it Works
................................ 1-28
Location
.................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27. 2-51
Servicing
................................... 1-31
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-29
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-29
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-67
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Adjustable Mast
........................ 3-28
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-53. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-43
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Automatic Transmission
Transmission Check
........................... 7-46
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-18
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-20
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-48
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-23
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-22
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving In
............................. 4-25
9-1

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Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-24
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-48
Lots
....................................... 2-15
OverThingsThatBurn
........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-5
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-49
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-28
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-60
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-43
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-29
Power Seat
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-1 1
Shifting Into ................................. 2-24
Parking Radiator
..................................... 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 6-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
......................... 3.9.3.11.3.13. 3.18
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-41
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-32
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-32
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-43
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-51
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-67
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-22
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-68
Parts
....................................... 6-67
Wheel
...................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-52
Child
....................................... 1-40
Head
........................................ 1-5
System Check
................................ 7-46
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-21
Replacing Parts After
a Crash
................... 1-52
9-7