DAEWOO NUBIRA 2004 Service Repair Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
GENERAL A/C SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES
O–RING REPLACEMENT
Important : Even though O–rings may look identical, it is
extremely important that only recommended service re-
placement air conditioning O–rings be used or excessive
leakage of refrigerant may occur.
Important : Always slip the O–ring onto the flange tube to
ensure proper locating and sealing.
Install new Daewoo–approved service replacement air
conditioning (A/C) O–rings whenever a joint or a fitting is
disassembled, except when the O–rings are provided on
new components.
When replacing O–rings on an A/C component or a joint
connection, the fitting design should be identified to en-
sure installation of the correct air conditioning service re-
placement O–ring. Some joint connections and compo-
nents will implement a ”captured” O–ring design fitting that
uses a groove to retain the O–ring. Others do not have a
groove and use a ”non–captured” or ”standard” O–ring.
Assembly and tightening procedures are the same for
both designs, but the O–rings are different.
Notice : Before installation, verify that both O–rings and
fittings have not been nicked or deformed. Deformed or
nicked parts must be replaced. Failure to use the proper
service replacement parts and procedures may result in
excessive refrigerant leakage.
HANDLING REFRIGERANT
CAUTION : Always work in a well–ventilated area and
avoid breathing any refrigerant fumes. If you have dif-
ficulty with breathing, seek medical attention immedi-
ately. If refrigerant comes in contact with any part of
your body, flush the exposed area with water. If a rash
or pain develops, seek medical attention.
Air conditioning systems contain refrigerant. This is a
chemical mixture which requires special handling proce-
dures to avoid personal injury.
Always wear goggles and wrap a clean cloth around the
fittings, the valves and the connections when performing
work that involves opening the refrigerant system. Do not
weld or steam clean on or near any vehicle–installed air
conditioning lines or components.
All refrigerant drums are shipped with a heavy metal screw
cap. The purpose of the cap is to protect the valve and the
safety plug from damage. It is good practice to replace the
cap after each use of the drum.If it is necessary to transport or carry any container of re-
frigerant in a vehicle, do not carry it in the passenger
compartment.
HANDLING OF REFRIGERANT LINES
AND FITTINGS
Notice : Using too low or too high torque when tightening
a fitting can result in loose joints or deformed joint parts.
Both conditions can result in refrigerant leakage.
S Keep all metal tubing lines free of dents or kinks.
Any line restrictions will cause the loss of system
capacity.
S Never bend a flexible hose line to a radius of less
than four times the diameter of the hose.
S Never allow a flexible hose line to come within 65
mm (2–1/2 inches) of the exhaust manifold.
S Inspect flexible hose lines regularly for leaks or
brittleness.
S Replace flexible hose lines with new lines if you find
signs of deterioration or leaking.
S Discharge all refrigerant of the refrigeration system
before disconnecting any fitting in the refrigeration
system.
S Proceed very cautiously regardless of the gauge
readings.
CAUTION : Keep your face and your hands away from
the fitting so that you will not be injured if there hap-
pens to be liquid refrigerant in the line.
S Open the fittings very slowly.
S If you notice pressure when you loosen a fitting,
allow the pressure to bleed off as described under
”Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging
Procedures for A/C System” in this section.
S Cap or tape any refrigerant line immediately after it
is opened. This will prevent the entrance of mois-
ture and dirt, which can cause internal compressor
wear or plugged lines in the condenser, the evapo-
rator core, the expansion valve, or the compressor
inlet screens.
Important : Use two proper wrenches to connect the O–
ring fittings.
S Back up the opposing fitting to prevent distortion of
the connecting lines or the components.
S Back up both the swagged fitting on the flexible
hose connections and the coupling to which it is
attached with two wrenches to prevent turning the
fitting and damaging the ground seat.
S Keep the O–rings and the seats in perfect condi-
tion. A burr or a piece of dirt may cause a refriger-
ant leak.

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S Dip new O–rings in clean polyalkaline glycol refrig-
erant oil before installation.
MAINTAINING CHEMICAL STABILITY
IN THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
The efficient operation and the life of the air conditioning
(A/C) system is dependent upon the chemical stability of
the refrigeration system. When foreign materials, such as
dirt, air, or moisture, contaminate the refrigeration system,
they will change the stability of the refrigerant and the poly-
alkaline glycol (PAG) compressor oil. They will also affect
the pressure–temperature relationship, reduce efficient
operation, and can possibly cause interior corrosion and
abnormal wear of moving parts.
Observe the following practices to ensure chemical stabil-
ity in the system:
S Wipe away dirt or oil at and near any connection
before opening that connection. This will reduce the
chance of dirt entering the system.
S Cap, plug, or tape both sides of a connection as
soon as possible after opening the connection. This
will prevent the entry of dirt, foreign material, and
moisture.
S Keep all tools clean and dry, including the manifold
gauge set and all replacement parts.
S Use a clean and dry transfer device and container
to add polyalkaline glycol refrigerant oil. This will
ensure that the oil remains as moisture–free as
possible. Refer to ”Discharging, Adding Oil, Eva-
cuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System”
in this section.
S Have everything you need ready to allow you to
perform all operations quickly when opening an A/C
system. Do not leave the A/C system open any lon-
ger than necessary.
S Evacuate and recharge any A/C system that has
been opened. Refer to ”Discharging, Adding Oil,
Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C Sys-
tem” in this section for the instructions to perform
this procedure properly.
All service parts are dehydrated and sealed before ship-
ping. They should remain sealed until just before making
connections. All the parts should be at room temperature
before uncapping. This prevents condensation of mois-
ture from the air from entering the system. Reseal all parts
as soon as possible.
DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL,
EVACUATING, AND CHARGING
PROCEDURES FOR A/C SYSTEM
CAUTION : Use only refillable refrigerant tanks that
are authorized for the charging station being used.
The use of other tanks may cause personal injury or
void the warranty. Refer to the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the charging station.CAUTION : To avoid personal injury, always wear
goggles and gloves when performing work that in-
volves opening the refrigeration system.
A charging station discharges, evacuates, and recharges
an air–conditioning (A/C) system with one hookup. Filter-
ing the refrigerant during the recovery cycle together with
filtering during the evacuation cycle ensures a supply of
clean, dry refrigerant for A/C system charging.
S Never use the R–134a charging station on a sys-
tem charged with R–12. The refrigerants and the
oils from each system are not compatible with
those from the other system and must never be
mixed, even in the smallest amount. Mixing refriger-
ant residue will damage the equipment.
S Never use adapters which convert from one size
fitting to another. Such use allows contamination,
which may cause system failure.
Charging Station Setup and Maintenance
There are many charging stations available. All perform
the various tasks required to discharge the system and re-
cover refrigerant, evacuate the system, add a measured
amount of oil, and recharge an A/C system with a mea-
sured amount of refrigerant. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for all initial setup procedures and all mainte-
nance procedures.
Control Panel Functions
A charging station will have controls and indicators to allow
the operator to control and monitor the operation in prog-
ress. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for details.
These can be expected to include the following:
1. Main Power Switch
S Supplies electrical power to the control panel.
2. Display
S Shows the time programmed for vacuum.
S Shows the weight of the refrigerant programmed
for recharging.
S Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for de-
tailed programming information.
3. Low–Side Manifold Gauge
S Shows the system’s low–side pressure.
4. High–Side Manifold Gauge
S Shows the system’s high–side pressure.
5. Controls Panel
S Controls the various operating functions.
6. Low–Side Valve
S Connects the low side of the A/C system to the
unit.
7. Moisture Indicator
S Shows whether the refrigerant is wet or dry.
8. High–Side Valve
S Connects the high side of the A/C system to the
unit.

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Refrigerant Recovery
Important : Use only a refrigerant tank that is designed for
the charging station in use. The unit’s overfill limitation
mechanism is calibrated specifically for use with this tank.
The tank’s valves are also manufactured specifically for
this unit.
1. Attach the high–side hose with the quick disconnect
coupler to the high–side fitting of the vehicle’s A/C
system.
2. Open the coupler valve.
3. Attach the low–side hose with the quick disconnect
coupler to the low–side fitting of the vehicle’s A/C
system.
4. Open the coupler valve.
5. Check the high–side and the low–side gauges on
the unit’s control panel in order to ensure that the
A/C system has pressure. If there is no pressure,
there is no refrigerant in the system to recover.
Important : If there is no refrigerant in the system, do not
continue with the recovery operation which would, under
this condition, draw air into the recovery tank.
6. Open both the high–side and the low–side valves.
7. Open the gas and the liquid valves on the tank.
8. Drain any oil that may be in the oil separator.
9. Close the oil drain valve.
10. Plug the unit into the proper voltage outlet.
11. Turn on the main power switch.
Notice : Never reuse refrigerant oil. Damage to the A/C
system may result from such reuse. Dispose of the refrig-
erant oil properly.
12. Begin the recovery process. Refer to the manufac-
turer ’s instructions for the charging station in use.
Important : Some A/C system polyalkaline glycol (PAG)
lubricating oil may be removed with the refrigerant during
recovery. The amount of oil removed varies. A charging
station separates the oil from the refrigerant and provides
a means of determining how much oil was removed. Re-
place the same amount of oil when recharging the system.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the charging
station in use.
13. Wait 5 minutes, then check the control panel low–
side gauge. If the A/C has maintained vacuum, the
recovery is complete.
14. If the low–side gauge pressure rises above zero,
there is more refrigerant in the system. Recover the
additional refrigerant. Repeat this step until the sys-
tem maintains vacuum for 2 minutes.
Important : If the control indicator shows that the refriger-
ant tank is full during the recovery process and the unit
shuts off, install an empty unit tank to store the refrigerant
needed for steps later in the procedure. Do not use any
other type of tank.
Evacuation
The unit tank must contain a sufficient amount of R–134a
refrigerant for charging. Check the amount of refrigerant
in the tank. If there is less than 3.6 kg (8 pounds) of refrig-
erant, add new refrigerant to the tank. Refer to the
manufacturer ’s instructions for adding refrigerant.
1. Verify that the high–side and the low–side hoses
are connected to the A/C system. Open both the
high–side and the low–side valves on the unit’s
control panel.
2. Open both the gas and the liquid valves on the
tank.
Important : Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for
the charging station in use. It is necessary to evacuate the
system before recharging it with new or recycled refriger-
ant.
3. Start the vacuum pump and begin the evacuation
process. Non–condensable gases (mostly air) are
vented from the tank automatically during the re-
cycling process. You may hear the pressure being
released.
4. Check for leaks in the system. Refer to the
manufacturer ’s instructions for the charging station
in use.
Important : Change the vacuum pump oil frequently. Re-
fer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the charging sta-
tion in use.
A/C System Oil Charge Replenishing
Any oil removed from the A/C system during the recovery
process must be replenished at this time.
1. Use the correct graduated bottle of PAG oil for the
R–134a system.
Important:
S Keep the oil bottles tightly capped at all times to
protect the oil from moisture and contamination.
S You must have an A/C system vacuum for this op-
eration. Never open the oil injection valve while
there is positive pressure in the A/C system. This
will result in oil blowback through the bottle vent.
S Never let the oil level drop below the pickup tube
while charging or replenishing the system, as this
will allow air into the A/C system.
2. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the
charging station in use. Add the proper amount of
PAG oil to the system.
3. Close the valve when the required oil charge has
been pulled into the system.
Charging
Important : Evacuate the A/C system before charging.
1. Close the low–side valve on the control panel.
2. Open the high–side valve on the control panel.
3. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the
charging station in use.
4. Enter the amount of refrigerant needed to charge
the A/C, making sure to use the correct system of
measurement, i.e. kilogram (kg) or pound (lb).
5. Begin the charging process.

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Successful Transfer Complete
1. Close the high–side valve on the unit’s control pan-
el. Both valves should be closed.
2. Start the vehicle and the A/C system.
3. Let the engine run until the readings on the high–
side gauge and the low–side gauge stabilize.
4. Compare the readings to the system specifications.
5. Check the evaporator outlet temperature to ensure
that the A/C system is operating within the system
specifications.
6. Keep the A/C running.
7. Close the high–side coupler valve.
8. Disconnect the high–side hose from the vehicle.
9. Open the high–side and low–side valves on the
control panel. The system will quickly draw in refrig-
erant from both hoses through the low–side hose.
10. Close the low–side coupler valve.
11. Disconnect the low–side hose from the vehicle.
Unsuccessful Transfer
Sometimes the total charge does not transfer into the A/C
system. There are two reasons why this may occur:
1. The pressure in the unit’s tank and the pressure in
the A/C system are roughly equal.
S This will cause the transfer to proceed too slow-
ly.
S Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the
charging station in use.
2. There was not enough refrigerant in the unit’s tank
to transfer the full charge.
S It is necessary to recover the partial charge of
refrigerant from the vehicle and then evacuate
the A/C system and charge it again.
S Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the
charging station in use.

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SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS USED IN NON–A/C
SYSTEMS
Refer to Section 7A, Heating and Ventilation System for
on–vehicle service procedures for the following sections:
S Blower Motor.
S Blower Resistor.
S Control Assembly Knob Lighting.
S Control Assembly.
S Heater Hoses.
S High–Blower Relay.
S A/C Control Vacuum Tank.
S Temperature Control Cable.
S Heater/Air Distributor Case Assembly (A/C Mod-
ule).
S Heater Core

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A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Release the connector lock and pull the transducer
wire connector out.
3. Remove the transducer with a wrench.
4. Discard the O–ring seal.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new O–ring seal on the transducer.
2. Install the pressure transducer.
Tighten
Tighten the pressure transducer to 7 NSm (62 lb–in).
3. Connect the wire connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Pull the relay straight up and out from its location in
the engine fuse block at the left front corner.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the relay terminal contacts with the base re-
ceptacle.
2. Push the relay into the base until it is seated.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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AIR FILTER
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the glove box. Refer to Section 9E, Instru-
mentation/Driver Information.
2. Remove the screws and the air filter.
3. Remove the air filter.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the air filter.
2. Install the air filter cover and the screws.
3. Install the glove box. Refer to Section 9E, Instru-
mentation/Driver Information.
A/C EXPANSION VALVE
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to ”Discharging, Add-
ing Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for
A/C System” in this section.
3. Remove the suction hose/liquid pipe block retaining
nuts at the fire wall.
4. Remove the expansion valve connector block re-
taining stud bolts.
5. Remove the expansion valve.
6. Discard the O–rings.

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Installation Procedure
1. Clean the grooves that fit the O–rings of any dirt or
contamination.
2. Install new O–rings on the evaporator tubes.
3. Install a expansion valve onto the evaporator tubes.
4. Insert the expansion valve connector block retain-
ing stud bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the expansion valve retaining stud bolts to 8
NSm (71 lb–in).
5. Install the suction hose/liquid pipe block retaining
nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose/liquid pipe block–to–expan-
sion valve retaining nuts to 14 NSm (10 lb–ft).
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer
to”Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charg-
ing Procedures for A/C System” in this section.
A/C HIGH–PRESSURE PIPE LINE
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to ”Discharging, Add-
ing Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for
A/C System” in this section.
3. Remove the nut at the discharge hose block con-
nected to compressor.
4. Remove the handlamp housing at the left–hand
side. Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
5. Remove the nut at the condenser connecting block.
6. Remove the refrigerant discharge hose.

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7. Remove the air cleaner housing bolts and the air
filter housing assembly.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector at the pressure
transducer.
9. Remove the liquid pipe block–to–expansion valve
retaining nut at the fire wall.
10. Remove the handlamp housing at the left–hand
side. Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
11. Remove the liquid pipe block–to–receiver dryer re-
taining nut.
12. Remove the bolts which secure the support clamps
that hold the liquid pipe to the vehicle.
13. Remove the liquid pipe from the vehicle.
14. Cap the opening at the receiver–dryer to prevent
contamination.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the liquid pipe into the vehicle.
2. Install the liquid pipe support clamp bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid pipe support clamp bolts to 4 NSm
(35 lb–in).

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3. Install a new O–ring on the pipe at the receiver dry-
er.
4. Install the liquid pipe block–to–receiver–dryer re-
taining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid pipe block–to–receiver–dryer re-
taining nut to 14 NSm (10 lb–ft).
5. Install the handlamp housing at the right–hand side.
Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
6. Install the liquid evaporator pipe block retaining nut
to the fire wall.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid pipe block–to–expansion valve re-
taining nut to 14 NSm (10 lb–ft).
7. Connect the electrical connector at the pressure
transducer.
8. Install the air cleaner housing bolts and the air filter
housing assembly.
9. Position the refrigerant discharge hose into the ve-
hicle.
10. Install the nut at the condenser connecting block.
Tighten
Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block–to–con-
denser retaining nut to 16 NSm (12 lb–ft).
11. Install the handlamp housing at the left–hand side.
Refer to Section 9B, Lighting Systems.
12. Install the nut at the discharge hose block con-
nected to compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block–to–
compressor retaining nut to 33 NSm (24 lb–ft).
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
”Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging
Procedures for A/C System” in this section.