tow MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Owner's Guide

55-26HEATERS AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER - Evaporator
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM55RE- -Compressor oil: Freol S-83 or
Suniso 5GS
Disassembly steps
4*1. Clips
2. Evaporater case (upper)3.
Fin therm0 sensor4. AirInlet sensor
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5. Evaporator case (lower)
6.Evaporator assembly
7.Grommet8.Insulator9.Rubber insulator10.Clip11. Expansion valve
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYM55RFAJ1. REMOVAL OF CLIPS
Remove the clips with a screwdriver covered with a shoptowel to prevent damage to case surfaces.
11. REMOVAL OF EXPANSION VALVE
Loosen the flare nut by using two wrenches (for both theinlet and outlet).

55-28HEATERS AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER - Comtxessor
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM55SBAE1. REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
(1) Loosen bolt “A” for holding the tension pulley.
(2) Loosen bolt “B” for adjustment, and remove the
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compressor drive belt.
3.REMOVAL OF SUCTION HOSE AND DISCHARGE HOSE
If the hoses are disconnected, cap the hoses with a blankplug to prevent entry of dust, dirt, and water.
5. REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR
Caution
Lay the towel on the brake tube to protect them. When
install the compressor, do not damage the brake tubes.
This work must be done carefully so as not to spill the
compressor oil.
INSPECTIONM55SCAEl Checking for heat damage of the tension pulley.
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Check for excessive play or deflection of the tension pulley.l Check for unusual wear of the tension pulley.
l Check for hardening of the air conditioner belt.
lCheck for unusual wear or abrasion of the air conditioner ,
belt.
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OPERATION CHECK OF THE COMPRESSOR’S MAGNETIC
CLUTCH
(1) Connect terminal @ at the compressor side to the positive
(+) terminal of the battery, and ground the negative (-)terminal of the battery to the compressor.
(2) The condition of the compressor’s magnetic clutch can beconsidered satisfactory if the operation sound (a “click”
sound) of the magnetic clutch can be heard when this
check is made.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM55SDAF5. INSTALLATION OF COMPRESSOR
If a new compressor is installed, first adjust the amount of
oil according to the procedures described below, and then
install the compressor.(1) Measure the amount (X cc) of oil within the removed
compressor.
(2) Wipe away (from the new compressor) the amount ofoil calculated according to the following formula, and
then install the new compressor.
New compressor oil amount
160 cc (9.8 cu.in.) - X cc= Y cc
NOTE
Y cc indicates the amount of oil in the refrigerant line,l/jthe condenser, the cooling unit, etc.
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55-34HEATERS AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER - :t%%: and Condenser8. REMOVAL OF CONDENSER
Move the radiator toward the engine, and then remove the
condenser upward.
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INSPECTIONM55TCAKl Check the condenser fan for crushing or other damage.
l Check the condenser’s high-pressure hose and pipe in-
stallation parts for damage or deformation.
l Check the condenser fan shroud for damage.
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR CHECK
(1) Apply battery voltage to terminal @and ground terminal 8;at this time, check that the condenser fan motor turns.
(2) Apply battery voltage to terminal @and ground terminal 0;at this time, check that the condenser fan motor turns.
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