air conditioning GMC C-SERIES 1999 User Guide

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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.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
Refrigerant R-134a 2.5 lbs. (1.134 kg). . . . . . . . . . . .
This capacity (volume) is approximate.
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts
Allison Transmission External Filters
Engine GM (AC) Part Number
7.2L 25011122 (PF897). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4L 25011122 (PF897). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Compressor Filter
Air Compressor GM Part Number
Bendix Tu
-Flo
550 (13.2 CFM)2467368
Service Replacement Part and
Filter Recommendations
Engine 7.2L 7.4L
RPO LG5 LP4/L21
Spark Plug Ð AC Type R41
-932
ÐGap Ð 0.060 inch
(1.52 mm)
ÐTorque Ð 22.0 lb. ft.
(30.0 Nm)
Oil Filter CAT

2P4004 AC Type PF-932
PCV Valve Ð AC Type CV
-774C
Air Cleaner* Donaldson
P522606Donaldson
P533355
Fuel Filter AC
-TP-915 Pri-
mary**AC Type GF-481
Pressure Caps RC
-54 Ð
*Optional Davco (K28) D350921 spin
-on type filter
located in component box.
**Optional Cold Weather (KUK) Racor B6484GM
spin
-on type located in component box. Optional Davco
heated fuel water separator mounted on the side of the
diesel engine.
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Replace air conditioning filter dryer (or every
18 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
refrigerant charge is lost for any reason).

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic brake caliper service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (22)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)

Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first);
lubricate linkage.
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with engine oil.

Wheel bearing (grease type) service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
hubs are removed). (23)

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). (18)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)

Throttle linkage service. (19)

Thermostatically controlled engine cooling
fan service. (4)(20)

Shields and underhood insulation service. (4)(5)(21)

Air intake system service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). (4)(5)(24)

Thermostatically controlled air cleaner service
(or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
(3)(4)(25)

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7-9 36,000 Miles (60 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace as
necessary. Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with
engine oil.

Replace air conditioning filter dryer (or every
18 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
refrigerant charge is lost for any reason).

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic brake caliper service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (22)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). (18)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)

Throttle linkage service. (19)

Thermostatically controlled engine cooling
fan service. (4)(20)
Shields and underhood insulation service. (4)(5)(21)

Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours,
whichever occurs first).

Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first);
lubricate linkage.
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with engine oil.

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)
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7-11 51,000 Miles (85 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace if
necessary. Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with
engine oil.

Replace air conditioning filter dryer (or every
18 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
refrigerant charge is lost for any reason).

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic brake caliper service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (22)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)
Spark plug service. (3)(28)

Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first);
lubricate linkage.
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Replace fuel filter(s) (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). (3)

Air cleaner filter replacement service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first). (3)(4)(27)

Steering system service. (13)

Front and rear suspension service. (14)

Spring
-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service. (16)
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7-13 72,000 Miles (120 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)

Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace as
necessary. Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with
engine oil.

Replace air conditioning filter dryer (or every
18 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
refrigerant charge is lost for any reason).

Wheel bearing (grease type) service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
hubs are removed). (23)

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic brake caliper service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (22)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). (18)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)
Throttle linkage service. (19)

Thermostatically controlled engine cooling
fan service. (4)(20)

Shields and underhood insulation service. (4)(5)(21)

Air intake system service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). (4)(5)(24)

Thermostatically controlled air cleaner service (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first). (3)(4)(25)

Fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines service (or every
72 months, whichever occurs first). (3)(30)

EGR system inspection (or every 72 months,
whichever occurs first). (3)(31)
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve (EVRV)
inspection (or every 72 months, whichever occurs
first). (3)(32)
Evaporative Control System Service (if equipped)
(or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
(3)(26)

Rear axle air shift motor service. (11)
Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours,
whichever occurs first).
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Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)

Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). (18)

Clutch pedal free travel service. (10)

Throttle linkage service. (19)

Thermostatically controlled engine cooling
fan service. (4)(20)

Shields and underhood insulation service. (4)(5)(21)

Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours,
whichever occurs first).
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Engine oil and filter service. (3)(9)

Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). (1)(2)(6)

Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (12)
Replace fuel filter(s) (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). (3)

Air cleaner filter replacement service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first). (3)(4)(27)

Steering system service. (13)

Front and rear suspension service. (14)

Spring
-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service. (16)

Exhaust system service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (3)(4)(17)

Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first). (39)

Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace as
necessary. Lubricate door hinge pins and rollers with
engine oil.

Replace air conditioning filter dryer (or every
18 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
refrigerant charge is lost for any reason).

Wheels and tires service. (15)

Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (7)

Hydraulic brake caliper service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (22)

Hydraulic parking brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first). (8)
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Engine Cooling System Service
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
Exhaust System Check
Be alert for any changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the
system may be leaking. Have it checked and/or repaired
at once. Refer to ªEngine Exhaustº and ªRunning Your
Engine While You're Parkedº in the Index.
Windshield Wipers and Washers Check
Check operation and condition of the wiper blades.
Check the flow of the washer spray.
Defroster Check
Move the control to the defrost symbol and the fan to HI
or the high symbol. Then check the airflow from the
ducts at the inside base of the windshield.Mirrors and Sun Visors Check
Check that friction joints hold mirrors and sun visors
in place.
Seat Adjuster Check
When adjusting a manual seat, be sure seat adjusters
latch by attempting to move the seat after latching.
Lamps Check
Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator lights
and interior lamps. On the outside, check: license plate
lamps, sidemarker lamps, reflectors or lights on outside
mirrors, headlamps, parking lamps, identification and
clearance lamps, taillamps, brake lamps, turn signals,
backup lamps and hazard warning flashers. Have
headlamp aim checked at once if beams seem
improperly aimed.
Glass, Mirrors, Lamps and/or Reflectors
Condition Check
Look for broken, scratched, dirty or damaged glass,
mirrors, lamps or reflectors that could reduce the view
or visibility or cause injury. Replace, clean or
repair promptly.
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Section 9 Index
A
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Brake System Warning Light 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner Filter 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compressor Filter 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditioning 3-5, 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditioning Refrigerants 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dryer 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter Restriction Indicator 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Brake Systems 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Dryer 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alcohol Injector 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moisture Ejector 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alcohol Injector 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo with Remote Cassette Tape Player 3-10 . . . . .
Antenna 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning Light 2-61, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care Materials 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apply Park Brake Warning Light 2
-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission Shift Indicator Check 7-25 . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Power Jacks 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Rear 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airshift Control 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Lock Control 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacity 6-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Motor 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tw o-Speed Electric Shift Control 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery, Jump Starting 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Brake Systems 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Parking Brake 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric/Hydraulic Parking Brake 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric/Hydraulic Parking Brake Fluid 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noise Control System 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6-13, 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications Order Form 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications, Ordering 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
Brake 2
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Check 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Indicator Light 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Door Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Fuses 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Take-Off (PTO) 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Caps 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Shutters 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airshift Control 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Lock Control 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacity 6-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Motor 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tw o-Speed Electric Shift Control 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Releasing Air Operated Parking Brake 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Cassette Tape Player 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Wheels 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-6, 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Passenger Position 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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