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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Air Conditioning
Refer to
Section 412 - 00 .
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9. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zInstall new O- ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
z If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be performed, lubricate the refrigerant system
with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
00 .
11. If filtering of the air conditioning system is not to be performed, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 3 ba
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5. Remove the bolt and detach the manifold and tube assembly.
6. Remove the compressor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the compressor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zInstall new O- ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
z If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be performed, lubricate the refrigerant system
with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
00 .
8. If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be performed, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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4. Using the special tool, push the shaft seal onto the A/C compressor shaft until seated.
5. Install the shaft seal snap ring.
6. Carry out the A/C compressor external leak test. For additional information, refer to Component
Tests in Section 412 - 00 .
7. Install the shaft seal felt.
8. Install the A/C clutch hub spacer. Klj . 5 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Evaporator Core
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
The evaporator core is not separately serviceable, it is serviced only with the evaporator core
housing assembly.
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning
system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or
damage to the suction accumulator.
NOTE: If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak tested before it is
removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 02 .
2. Transfer the components from the old evaporator core housing to the new evaporator core housing.
3. Install the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 02 .
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
9. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 3 ba
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5. Remove the A/C compressor pressure relief valve.
zDiscard the O- ring seal.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zInstall a new O- ring seal lubricated in clean PAG oil.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Condenser Core
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak tested
before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning
system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or
damage to the suction accumulator.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
2. Remove the pin- type retainers and remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4.6L (2V), 4.6L (4V) vehicles 4. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.
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Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-
134a Systems)
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12- C) WSH-
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