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obtained, add or subtract shims until desired read-
ing is obtained.
(8) Install compressor shaft bolt. Tighten to 17.56
2 N´m (155620 in. lbs.) torque.
NOTE: Shims may compress after tightening shaft
nut. Check air gap in four or more places to verify if
air gap is still correct. Spin pulley for final check.
CLUTCH BREAK-IN
After new clutch installation, cycle the A/C clutch
20 times (5 seconds on and 5 seconds off). During
this procedure, set the system to the A/C mode,
engine rpm at 1500 - 2000, and high blower speed.
This procedure (burnishing) will seat the opposing
friction surfaces and provide a higher clutch torque
capability.
CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Locate rubber drain tube on right side of dash
panel (Fig. 30).
(3) Squeeze clamp and remove drain tube.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the preceding operation. Check
the drain tube nipple on the heater-A/C housing for
any obstructions.
CONDENSER
The condenser is located in front of the engine
radiator. It has no serviceable parts. If damaged or
leaking, the condenser assembly must be replaced.
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE CONDENSER.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from the A/C system.
(2) Remove battery support strut.
(3) Remove refrigerant lines from condenser (Fig.
31).
(4) Remove upper radiator mounts.
(5) Remove condenser to radiator mounting
screws.
(6) Tilt radiator back and remove condenser.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
²Tighten the condenser refrigerant lines to 5 N´m
(45 in lbs).
Fig. 29 Installing Pulley Assembly
1 ± PULLEY ASSEMBLY
2 ± WOOD BLOCK
Fig. 30 Condensate Water Drain Tube ± Typical
1 ± DASH PANEL (UNDER HOOD RIGHT SIDE)
2 ± CLAMP
3 ± CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBE
4 ± NIPPLE-A/C HEATER HOUSING
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DISCHARGE LINE
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE
RECOVERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY PART OF
THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from A/C system.
(2) From the top side of the vehicle, remove line at
compressor (Fig. 32).
(3) From the bottom side of the vehicle, remove
line at condenser.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
EVAPORATOR
This vehicle uses an aluminum plate and fin style
evaporator. It is located in the Evaporator/Blower
module.
The unit housing must be removed from the vehi-
cle before beginning with this procedure. Refer to
Unit Housing in this section for removal procedure.
Use this procedure if any or all of the following
items require service:
²Evaporator
²Air inlet duct
²Heater Core
²Heating and Air Conditioning
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Separate the foam seals at the evaporator line
connection, and the dash panel air distribution out-
lets (Fig. 33).
(2) Disconnect fin sensing probe from harness.
(3) Remove upper to lower case retaining clip and
screws.
(4) Separate the case halves (Fig. 34).
(5) Lift the evaporator out of the module (Fig. 35).
ASSEMBLE
To reassemble, reverse the above procedures.
EVAPORATOR PROBE
The evaporator probe can be removed without
removing the Unit Housing from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect probe wiring connector from behind
the glove box.
(2) Remove rubber grommet from evaporator/
blower module (Fig. 36).
(3) Note which of the three pilot holes the evapo-
rator probe is located in.
(4) Pull probe out of evaporator fins.
INSTALLATION
(1) There are three pilot holes available for the
probe. The top hole is for service. If top hole was not
used by previous probe, install probe in top hole.
(2) If previous probe was removed from top hole,
use a small plastic stick of approximately 1/8 inch
Fig. 31 Condenser Refrigerant Lines
1 ± LIQUID LINE
2 ± A/C LINE MOUNTING BOLTS
3 ± DISCHARGE LINE
4 ± CONDENSER
Fig. 32 Discharge Line
1 ± DISCHARGE LINE
2 ± A/C COMPRESSOR
3 ± HIGH PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH
4 ± SUCTION LINE
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diameter, and make a new hole. Make the hole 1/4
inch above, or below the original hole in the evapora-
tor core.(3) Insert new probe into hole between evaporator
fins.
(4) Reinstall rubber grommet into evaporator
probe access hole.
EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THIS OPERATION.
Fig. 33 Lower HVAC Housing
1 ± EVAPORATOR AND CONNECTION
2 ± FOAM SEALS
3 ± HEATER CORE AND TUBES
4 ± HVAC HOUSING LOWER CASE
5 ± HOUSING MOUNTING STUDS
6 ± HOUSING DRAIN
7 ± WIRING
8 ± BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL
Fig. 34 Case Separation - Typical
1 ± CASE HALVES
2 ± EVAPORATOR
3 ± BLOWER WHEEL
Fig. 35 Evaporator Removal - Typical
1 ± EVAPORATOR
2 ± BLOWER WHEEL
Fig. 36 Evaporator Probe Location - Typical
1 ± EVAPORATOR PROBE WIRING CONNECTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR PROBE RUBBER GROMMET
3 ± EVAPORATOR/BLOWER MODULE
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HIGH PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE HIGH PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect wiring connector at the switch (Fig.
39).
(2) Remove internal snap ring.
(3) Pull switch out of compressor.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Use
a new O-Ring Seal.
HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
WARNING: AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT
AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. EXPOSURE MAY
IRRITATE EYES, NOSE AND THROAT. USE ONLY
APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT MEETING SAE
REQUIREMENTS TO DISCHARGE R-134a SYSTEM.
IF ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM DISCHARGE OCCURS,
VENTILATE WORK AREA BEFORE RESUMING SER-
VICE.R-134a SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE A/C
SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE PRESSURE TESTED OR
LEAK TESTED WITH COMPRESSED AIR. MIXTURE
OF AIR and R-134a CAN BE COMBUSTIBLE AT ELE-
VATED PRESSURES. THESE MIXTURES ARE
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN
FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING INJURY OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from A/C system.
(2) Rotate the high pressure relief valve counter-
clockwise and separate relief valve from the compres-
sor (Fig. 39).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures
using a new O-Ring Seal. Evacuate and charge the
refrigerant system.
LIQUID LINE
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THIS OPERATION.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from A/C system.
(2) Disconnect liquid line at drier.
(3) Disconnect liquid line at condenser.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LOW PRESSURE CUT OFF SWITCH
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY RECOVERED BEFORE PRO-
CEEDING WITH THIS OPERATION. REFER TO
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY SECTION.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire connector at the cut off
switch.
(2) Using a sender unit removal socket, remove the
switch from the expansion valve (Fig. 40).
Fig. 39 High Pressure Cut Out Switch Location
1 ± DISCHARGE LINE
2 ± A/C COMPRESSOR
3 ± HIGH PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH
4 ± SUCTION LINE
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RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR
The recirculation door actuator is a vacuum con-
trolled actuator used to control movement of the
recirculation door in air conditioned equipped vehi-
cles.
The instrument panel must be removed from the
vehicle to gain access to the recirculation door actua-
tor.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument panel from vehicle. Refer
to Group 8E, Instrument Panel And Systems for
removal procedures.
(2) Disconnect vacuum line from actuator.
(3) Disconnect actuator from recirculation door
link (Fig. 44).
(4) Release tension on latch, and slide recircula-
tion door actuator off housing.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
SUCTION LINE
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT MUST BE RECOV-
ERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY PART OF THE
REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from A/C system.
(2) Remove retaining bolt at expansion valve (Fig.
45).
Fig. 43 HVAC Control Head Cables
1 ± HVAC CONTROL HEAD
2 ± ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± CONTROL CABLES
4 ± VACUUM HARNESSFig. 44 Recirculation Door Actuator and Linkage
1 ± OUTSIDE AIR/RECIRC DOOR HOUSING
2 ± VACUUM ACTUATOR LINKAGE
3 ± FOAM SEAL
4 ± RECIRC DOOR VACUUM ACTUATOR
5 ± DOOR LEVER
6 ± DOOR LEVER
Fig. 45 Expansion Valve Center Bolt
1 ± EXPANSION VALVE
2 ± LOW PRESSURE CUTOFF SWITCH
3 ± LIQUID LINE
4 ± SUCTION LINE
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(3) Remove line at expansion valve.
(4) Remove line at compressor (Fig. 46).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE
The Control Cable can be removed and installed
without having to remove the instrument panel from
the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument panel center stack bezel
(Fig. 41).
(2) Remove heater-A/C control head (Fig. 42).
(3) Remove center air duct.
(4) Disconnect cable at control panel. Remove con-
trol from instrument panel.
(5) Disconnect cable at heater unit (Fig. 47).
(6) Remove cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures,
adjust cable and test. See Temperature Control Cable
Adjustment in this section.
UNIT HOUSING
The instrument panel must be removed in order to
remove the Unit Housing. Refer to group 8E Instru-
ment Panel and Systems for detailed procedure.
WARNING: THE R-134a REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
MUST BE RECOVERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY
PART OF THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove
the refrigerant from the A/C system, if equipped.
(2) Remove instrument panel from vehicle. Refer
to group 8E Instrument Panel and Systems for
detailed procedure.
(3) Drain cooling system and remove heater hoses
at the dash panel. Place plugs in the heater core out-
lets to prevent coolant spillage during unit housing
removal.
(4) Unfasten coolant recovery container and set
aside.
(5) Remove suction line at expansion valve. Cap
open refrigerant lines to prevent moisture and/or dirt
from entering.
Fig. 46 A/C Compressor Suction Line
1 ± FILTER DRIER
2 ± SERVICE PORTS
3 ± FILTER DRIER MOUNTING GROMMET
4 ± EVAPORATOR LINE BLOCK
5 ± EXPANSION VALVE
6 ± LOW PRESSURE CUT OUT SWITCH CONNECTOR
7 ± HVAC HOUSING DRAIN OUTLET
8 ± CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBE
9 ± EXPANSION VALVE SCREWS
10 ± CONDENSER LIQUID LINE
11 ± COMPRESSOR SUCTION LINE
Fig. 47 HVAC Housing Cables
1 ± VACUUM HARNESS
2 ± DOOR CAM
3 ± HVAC UPPER HOUSING
4 ± HVAC CONTROL HEADS CABLES
5 ± MODE DOOR LEVERS
6 ± DEFROSTER DUCT OUTLET
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
EVAPORATOR CORE ± R. H. D...............1
HEATER CORE ± R. H. D....................3SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS..................6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
EVAPORATOR CORE ± R. H. D.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M ± PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE RADIATOR DRAIN-
COCK OR DISCONNECT COOLANT HOSES WHEN
THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT AND UNDER PRES-
SURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS
OPERATION.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Drain the cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for the procedure.
(3) Evacuate the refrigerant system.
(4) Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Systems for the procedure.
(5) Remove the refrigerant line retaining bolt from
the expansion valve (Fig. 1). Remove the refrigerant
lines from the expansion valve.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
bottom of the expansion valve (Fig. 1).
(7) Remove the expansion valve retaining bolts
and remove the valve from the vehicle.
(8) Remove the heater core coolant supply hoses
from the heater core (Fig. 2).(9) Working from inside the engine compartment,
remove the A/C-Heater housing retaining fasteners
from the bulkhead.
(10) Remove the A/C-Heater housing drain tube.
Remove the spring clip and pull the hose from the
housing nipple.
(11) Working from inside the vehicle, remove the
defroster duct from the A/C-Heater housing and body
attachment point.
(12) Remove the A/C-Heater housing retaining
bolts.
(13) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the
A/C-Heater housing.
(14) Remove the A/C-Heater housing from the
vehicle and place the assembly on a bench.
Fig. 1 Refrigerant Lines at Bulkhead
1 ± EXPANSION VALVE
2 ± REFRIGERANT LINE MANIFOLD RETAINING BOLT
3 ± BATTERY
4 ± LOW PRESSURE CUTOUT SWITCH ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
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(7) Install the A/C-Heater housing retaining fas-
teners. Torque the fasteners to 20 N´m (177 in. lbs.).
(8) Install the heater core coolant supply hoses on
the heater core (Fig. 5).
(9) Install the expansion valve (Fig. 6), gasket and
retaining bolts. Torque the bolts to 11 N´m (97 in.
lbs.).
(10) Connect the electrical connector on the bottom
of the expansion valve (Fig. 6).
(11) Install the refrigerant lines and retaining bolt
(Fig. 6). Torque the bolt to 23 N´m (203 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Be certain the refrigerant line sealing
O-rings are well lubricated and free of tears.
(12) Install the instrument panel. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Systems for the procedure.
(13) Charge the refrigerant system.
(14) Fill the cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for the procedure.
(15) Connect the negative battery cable.
HEATER CORE ± R. H. D.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M ± PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, ORINSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE RADIATOR DRAIN-
COCK OR DISCONNECT COOLANT HOSES WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE.
SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Drain the cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for the procedure.
(3) Evacuate the refrigerant system.
(4) Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Systems for the procedure.
(5) Remove the refrigerant line retaining bolt from
the expansion valve (Fig. 7). Remove the refrigerant
lines from the expansion valve.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
bottom of the expansion valve (Fig. 7).
(7) Remove the expansion valve retaining bolts
and remove the valve from the vehicle.
Fig. 5 Heater Core Coolant Supply Lines
1 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT LINE SUPPORT BRACKETS
BOLTS
2 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT SUPPLY LINES
Fig. 6 Refrigerant Lines at Bulkhead
1 ± EXPANSION VALVE
2 ± REFRIGERANT LINE MANIFOLD RETAINING BOLT
3 ± BATTERY
4 ± LOW PRESSURE CUTOUT SWITCH ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
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FASTENER USAGE
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Figure art, specifications and tightening torque ref-
erences in this manual are identified in metric and
SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be use.
METRIC SYSTEM
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million (Fig.
5).
The following chart will assist in converting metric
units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise
versa.
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
Fig. 5 Metric Prefixes
6 INTRODUCTIONPL
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)