1999 HONDA CIVIC ac system

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand
that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which
service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done,
or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using
sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY
HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety
nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
All intormation contained in this manual is based on the latest prod
uct information available at the time oI printing We reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice No part of this
publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or trans'
mitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo
copying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permis-
sion of the publisher. This includes text, figures and tables.
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First Edition 8/99 1848 PagesAll Right Reserved
HONOA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Sorvico Publication Offico
As sections with * include SRS components;
sDecial precautions are lequired when servlclng
*Electrical't
*SRSSRS

Warning/Caution Label Locations
A: CABLE REEL CAUTION A: '96 -99 model
TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC.
TtoNs.
'00 model
ALLATION OF THE SRS CAELE REEL IS CRITICAL TO
THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM. REFER TO
THE SERVICE MANUAL DETAILED INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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C: DRIVER MODULE OANGER
DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACIO. WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. I.EAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL
AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS,
STOBAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OO'F
I1(x}"CI. FOR PROPER HANDLING. STORAGE AND DISPOS.
AL PROCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL. SRS SUP.
PLEMENT.POTSONCONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIOE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AID:IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING, FOB
EYE CONTACT. FLUSH EYES WTTH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
IF GASES {FNOM ACIO OR WATEB CONTACTI ARE INHALED,
SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PBOMPT MEDICAL
ATTET,ITION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Br oRIVER MODULE WARNING
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIOEN-
TALLY DEPLOYEO, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EoUIPMENT oR PROB-
ING OEVICES.THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.o NO SERVICEABLE PARTS lNSlDE. DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE.. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL NSTBUCTIONS CAFEFULLY.

Warnin g/Gaution Label Locations
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* Except CANADA CX
E: SBS INFORMATION: U.S. model ('96. '97 model)
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:. FOR MAXIMUM SAFEW PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OFCBASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETYBELT.. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS lNANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THEAIRBAG.. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG ORBETWEEN THE AIRSAG AND YOURSELF.o SEE THE OWNER,S MANUAL FOB FURTHERINFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEASS AFTER IT ISINSTALLED,. THE DATE OF INSTALI-ATION IS SHOWN OF THEDRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
U.S. model ('00 modelI
WARNINGDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR,. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THEAIRBAG.. THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILOREN.. NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT lN THEFRONT.o SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.o ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.
D: DRIVER INFORMATION: CANADA mod6l l'96 - gtt modell
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. THIS CAR IS EOUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG AND AFRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG' AS A SUPPLEMEN-TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ISRSI.. IT IS OESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT BELT,
U.S. model l'98, 39 model)
WARNINGOEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.. CHILDREN 12 AND UNOER CAN BE KILLED BY THEAIREAG.. THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.o NEVER PUT A BEAR.FACING CHILD SEAT IN THEFRONT.. SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT ISINSTALLED,. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THEDRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
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CANADA model ('00 model)
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURYT. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS lN
ANY FRONI PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.
Except Cx tor passenger side
F: ASSISTANT INFoRMATION: US MODEL ('96. '97 mod€l)
AIRBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
U.S. model l'98 - 00 modell
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER
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G: STEERING COLUMN NOTICE
NOTICETO PBEVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING
BOLT.
ll: MONITOR CAUTION
NOTICE. NO SERVICEABIf PABTS lNSlDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC'
TtoNs.
DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM.
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-
POUNDS, STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED
2OO'F I1OO"C}. FOR PROPER HANOLING, STORAGE AND
DISPOSAL PNOCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL'
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POISONCONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWEO, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATEB FOR 15 MIN-
UTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID OB WATER CONTACT) ABE
INHALED. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY OEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HUBT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES.TH€Y CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT'
. NO SERVICEABLE PABTS lNSlDE. oO NoT
DISASSEMBLE.. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED. FOLTOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
I: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MOOULE DANGER
Jr SRS WARNING IHOOD)
' Exceot CANADA CX
K: PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
u.S. model l'98 - 00 model)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN 8E KILLED OR INJUREO BY PASSENGER
AIRBAG,THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN 12
AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALLCHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS
OR CHILD SEATS.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ISRS}
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DBIVER AND FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS'.ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ABE
COLORED YELLOW.TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING
ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN
MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
FIRING OF THE INFLATOR.
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN.
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU. FOLLOW
SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAFEFULLY'

Under-hood Emissions Control Label (1996, 1997 model)
Emission
Example:
Group ldentification
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
50ST {50 States):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND
1997 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.
/$ST (49 States/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO '1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEAR NEW
MOTOB VEHICLES,
CAL (Calitornis):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND,1997 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDED
THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTROOUCED INTO COM-
MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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TH SVEH CLE CONfOFMSTO U S. EPA AND STATEOF CALfORNIA RECULAI ONSAPPLICA8IElO 1997MOOET YEAR NEW MOTOR VEH CL'Silil]]lrl
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Engine and EvaPorative Families
Engine Family:V HN l.6VJGKGK
Model Year
T: 1996
V: 1997
T I
T|I
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Displacem€nt
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Fuel Systsm and Number of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport Injection
(three or more valves per cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1:California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4; California ULEV
Catalyst
E, F, G. H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family: v HN 1077 BYMAc'|T
Model Year
T:1996 |V:1997 lManufacturel
HN: Honda
Storage System
1:Canister
Canister Working Capacity (grams)
Canister Configulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (oPen Bottom)
Fuel Systsm
Y: Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
E: Enhanced Evap
Wild Card
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTEDII/IENSIONS Overall Length2 door Coupe/4 door Sedan (,96 98)('99,'00)2 door Hatchback (,96, ,97)
('98 - 00)OverallwidthOverall height 2 door Coupe/2 door Hatchback4-door SedanWheelbase
I Track FronvRearGround ClearanceSeatiog Capacity
4,445 mm4,450 mm4,170 mm4,180 mm1,705 mm1,375 mm1,390 mm2,620 mm1,475/1,415 mm150 mm
175.0 in115.2 in164.2 in164.6 in67.1 in54.1 in54.7 in103.1 in58.1/58.15.9 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross Vehicle Weight Raring (GVWR)2 door Coupe HX M/T, DX M/THX CVI ('96)HX CVT ('97,'98)HX CVT ('99}DX A,/T (96 98,DX A"/T ('99, '00)
EXSi2 door Hatchbacl CX. DX r'96, 97,cx, DX ('98)cx (,99, ,00)
DXM/Ti'99,00iDX A/T ( 99, 00,4 door Sedan DX, LX, DX-VEX
3,290 tbs3,320 tbs3,330 tbs3,360 rbs3,290 rbs3,310 tbs3,440 tbs3,480 tbs3,285 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,330lbs3,330 tbs3,460 tbsWEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Bating (GVWR)2-door Coupe DX ('96)DX ('97 00)DX-Gsi 1,96)si ('97 - 00)siR2 door Hatchback CX, CX,G ('96)cx, cx,G 1,97)cx-G (,98)
cx ('98 00)DX M/T, SE M/IDX A,/T, SE A,/T4 door Sedan LX, LX VEX M/IEX A/T
1,500 ks1,510 kg1,510 kg1,560 kg1,570 kg1,590 ks1,495 kg1,505 kg1,510 ks1,510 ks1,510 kg1,530 kg1,510 kg1,510 ks1,540 ksENGINEType
Cylinder ArrangementBore and Stroke D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8B 1642DisplacementD16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y881642Compression Ratio D16Y5, D16y7D16Y8816A2Valve TrainLubrication SystemOil Pump Displacement at 6,800 engine rprnD16Y5, D,l6Y7, D16Y881642Water Pump Displacementat 6,000 engine rpm 016Y5, D16Y7, D16y8816A2Fuel Required D16Y5, D16Y7, D16y8
816A2
Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC*1, SOHCVTEC"', SOHC WEC.E'3, DOHC VTEC{gasoline engineInline 4 cylinder, transverse2.95 x 3.54 in3.19 x 3.05 in97.0 cu-in97.3 cu in9.49.610.2Belt driven, 4 valve per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump
33.4 f (35.3 US qt, 29.4 lmp qt)/minute43.8 | (46.3 US qt, 38.6 lmp qt)/minute
125 { {132 US qt, 110 lmp qt}/minute140 f {148 US qt, 123 lmp qt}/minuteUNLEADED gasoline with 86 PumpOctane Number or higherPremium UNLEADED gasoline 91 PumpOctane Number or higher
75.0 x 90.0 mm81.0 x 77.4 mm1,590 cm31,595 cm3
*1: D16Y7*': D16Y8*3: D16Y5*': 816A2
STARTEBType/MakeNormal OutputNominalVohageHour RatingDirection of Rotation
Gear reduction/MITSUBA1.0 kw, 1.2 kw12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end
5-Z.V
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ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm'x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
I
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
I
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
I
I
Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
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Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
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Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
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