charging OPEL GT-R 1973 Workshop Manual

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AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. OPEL 1900. MANTA9B- 93
2. Remove the left side of distributor duct, and the
in-line fuse. See Figure 9B-174.98.139Figure SB-174 Location of Distributor Duct (Left Side)
Retaining Screws
Figure SB-175 Removing Left Side Distributor Duct
3. Rembve the glove box assembly. See Figure 9B-
176.
4. Discharge refrigerant from system, (refer to DIS-
CHARGING SYSTEM) and disconnect refrigerant
hose from evaporator outlet and pipe from evapora-
tor inlet’and tape the open ends of the refrigerant
lines and evaporator pipes. See Figure
9B-178.5. Disconnect the delay restrictor and check valve
hose assembly from the vacuum cut-off switch and
disconnect the electrical wiring. See Figure
9B-180.6. Rempve evaporator inlet and outlet pipes re-
tainer and rubber grommet. See Figure
9B-178.Figure SB-176 Glove
Bdx Removed
Figure SB-178 Location of Refrigerant Hoses, Pipes,
Vacuum Cut Off Switch and Evaporator Attaching Bolt
(Left Side)
Figure 9B-180 Vacuum Hoses and Wiring

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM -OPEL 1900 - MANTA9B- 95
Figure 96.185 Evaporator Inlet and Outlet Pipes andO-Rings
7. Connect the 2 drain hoses underneath evapora-
tor.
8. Install evaporator inlet and outlet pipes retainer
and rubber grommet. See Figure
9B-178.
9. Connect vacuum cut-off switch and electrical
wiring,, making sure the delay restrictor and check
valve hose are installed correctly. See Figure
9B-180.
10. Install refrigerant hoses and pipes using new o-
rings on line fittings and evacuate system. Refer to
EVACUATING SYSTEM.
Il. While system is being evacuated install the in-line
fuse and left side of distributor duct. See Figure
9B-
174.
12. Install the glove box.
Figure 98.186 Delay Restrictor and Check Valve Hose
Assembly
Figure 9B-187 Fuse Block Connections
13. Install negative battery cable and charge the sys-
tem. Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM.

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2. Discharge system. Refer to DISCHARGING
SYSTEM in Refrigerant Components Section.
3. While system is discharging remove the luggage
tray attaching screws and lift out tray. See Figure9B-200.
4. Remove all evaporator cover screws and remove
cover. See Figure
9B-201.Figure
98.202 Evaporator Cover and Luggage Tray5. Remove the electrical plug connector from the
resistor assembly, and unplug blower motor connec-
tion and remove ground wire. See Figure
9B-203.6. From underneath evaporator housing, discon-
nect 2 drain hoses. See Figure 9B-204.
EVAPORATORFigure
98.204 Drain Hose
7. From under car remove 4 nuts securing evapora-
tor mounting bracket to floor. See Figure 9B- 205
and 9B-206.
Figure
98.203 Electrical Connections and Ground
WireFigure 98-205 Evaporator Mounting Bracket Bolts -Driver Side

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the el&trical connector side of the motor to the right
side of the bracket.
2. Assemble the fan housing case halves and attach
the cover plate.
3. Install the resistor assembly.
4. Install the evaporator assembly into the car and
install mounting bracket. See Figure
9B-209.5. Untape the refrigerant lines and the inlet and
outlet pipes from the evaporator and install using
new o-rings on line fittings.
6. From under the car, install 4 nuts securing
evaporator mounting bracket to floor. See Figures9B- 205 and
9B-206.7. Evacuate system. Refer to EVACUATING SYS-
TEM in REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS Sec-
tion.
SPECIFICATIONS8. While system is being evacuated:
9. Connect 2 drain hoses underneath the evaporator
housing.
10. Plug in the resistor assembly electrical connector
plug and connect the blower motor connection and
install ground wire and 2 mounting bracket to case
screws using the rearward holes.
S’ee Figure 9B-209.11. Install the evaporator cover and all cover screws.
See Figure 9B-202.
12. Install luggage tray and attaching screws. See
Figure
9B-202.13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Charge system. Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM
in Refrigerant Components Section.

SubjectPage Number
Subject Page Number
A
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Components .................
98.17
Opel 1900
& Manta-In Car Components .....9B-90
GT.ln Car Components..................98-97
Alignment Opel 1900
& Manta .....................3C-22
GT-Opel ..............................
3C-22
Alternator Description ...........................
lD-28
Specifications. .........................1 D-35
Overhaul K-l..........................lD-30
Removal & Installation ..................lD-30
Testing...............................lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
1 J-105
Opel 1900
..........................lJ-103
GT ................................
lJ-107
AM
Radio-GT............................9C-105
AM Radio-Opel 1900 &Manta ...............
9C-109
Antenna, Installation .......................
9C-111
Antenna Trimmer .........................
9C-110
Assembly of Transmission from Major Units Manual ...............................
78-23
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-103
Axle,
R&r, Disassembly ....................48~11
Bolt Torque Specifications
Engine ...............................
6A-27
Transmission. Manual ....................
78-33
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-136
Clutch ...............................
7A-7
Body ................................
2A-4
Brakes
Brake Drum, Shoes & Linings .............5C-28
Hydraulic Wheel Cylinder ................
5C-30
Hydraulic Master Cylinder ................
5A-2
Parking Brake Cables .....................
5C-33
Standard Brakes ........................
X-22
Disc Brakes...........................5B-10
Brake Booster and Vacuum
Coritrol Valve ....5A-5
Bumpers, Front and Rear ...................
ZH-33
C
B
Balance,,Wheel and Tire....................3G-62
Ball
J&tUpper .........................3A-7
Lower ...............................
3A-7
Battery
Specifications ..........................
lA-9
Testing...............................lA-6
Charging ..............................lA-9
Trouble Diagnosis ......................lA-4
Battery Test 421.........................l A-6
Belt Tensions ............................
68.33
Blower and Air Inlet Assembly, Removal and Installation
Owl 1900&Manta.....................9A-15
GT
.: ................................9A-5
Body Name Plate ............................
OA-1
Style’Numbers ......................... OA-2
Windows and Weatherstrips ...............
ZC-9
Doors ................................
ZD-13
Interior Trim and Headlining ..............
26-33
Seatsi................................26-33
Roof&d Sunroof-Opel 1900
& Manta ......2F.24 Camshaft,
1.9L
Engine .....................6A-25
Car Model Identification .......
.,............OA-1
Carburetor..............................6E-44
Trouble Diagnosis ......................
6E-49
Description ...........................
6E-44
Overhaul .............................
6E-53
Adjust ...............................
6E-50
Removal
& Installation ......,............6E-52
Specifications ..........................
6E-58
Charging
System
Description ..............
:............ 1 D-28
Specifications. ............
.,............lD-35
Testing..................:............lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
lJ-105
Opel 1900 ..........................
lJ.103
GT ................................
lJ-107
Chart Lubrication ........................ OC-5
Chassis Springs, Front. ........
!............3A-15
Clutch, Second-Automatic Transmission .......
7C-103
Clutch Adjustment .........................
7A-4
Control Arm Front Upper ...................
:............3A-10
Lower ...............................
3A-11
Converter Checking Procedure ................
7C-125
Coolant Flow ............................
68-32
4 Speed Manual Transmission ...
!,...........7B-12
Cranking System. See Starting
SyStem
Crankshaft..............................6A-16
Cylinder Head ...............
:............6A-12
D
Description
3.Speed Automatic.....................7C-37