2004 Citroen C3 AIR

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SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Pollen filter
Remove:
The three screws (1).
The cover
(2).
Remove the pollen filter.
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SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Changing the filtering/drying cartridge
Tools.
[1]
Charge station :(according to workshop equipment)[2]TORX adaptor: TORX 70 FACOM
Removing.
Depressurise the aircon circuit, using tool [1].
Uncouple the hose
(2).
Remove:
The air filter assembly
(3).
The nuts (1).
Protect the radiator harness with strong cardboard cut to the dimensions of the radiator.
Move aside the cooling fan.
Remove:
The screws
(4).
The brackets (5).
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AIRCON
SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Changing the filtering/drying cartridge
Move aside the radiator/condenser assembly.
Remove the plug (6), using tool [2].
Support the radiator/condenser assembly thus moved aside.
Remove the filtering/drying cartridge
(7), using pliers.
Refitting.Refit the filtering/drying cartridge (7).
Clean the threads of the plug (6).
It is essntial to change the Oring seals (8).
Lubricate the Oring seals (8)with aircon compressor oil.
Refit:
The plug
(6), using tool [2], tighten to 1,4 ±0,2 m.daN.
The brackets (5).
The screws (4).
The cardboard from the radiator harness.
The nuts
(1).
The air filter assembly (3).
Couple the hose (2).
Recharge the circuit (R134.a) (according to equipment)
(see corresponding operation).
Check the operation of the air conditioning.
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SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Compressor lubricant
ESSENTIAL: The compressor lubricant is extremely hygroscopic; always use FRESH oil.
Checking the compressor oil level
There are three specific cases:
1/
Repairs to a system without leaks.2/Slow leak.3/Fast leak.
1/ Repairing a system without leaks.
a)Using draining/recovery equipment not fitted with an oil decanter.
Drain the system as slowly as possible via the LOW PRESSUREvalve, so as not to lose any oil.
No more oil should be added when filling the system with
R 134.a fluid.
b) Using draining/filling equipment fitted with an oil decanter. Drain the R 134.afluid from the system in accordance with the instructions in the equipment handbook.
Measure the amount of oil recovered.
Add the same amount of
NEWoil when filling the system with R 134.afluid.
c) Replacing a compressor. Remove the old compressor, drain it and measure the oil quantity.
Drain the new compressor (supplied full), so that the same amount of NEWoil is left in the compressor as was in the old compressor.
No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134.afluid.
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SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Checking the compressor oil level (Continued)
2/ Slow leak.
Slow leaks do not lead to oil loss, therefore the same procedure should be followed as if there was no leak at all.
3/ Fast leak.
This type of leak causes both oil loss as well as allowing air to enter the system.
It is therefore necessary to:
Replace the dehydrator.
Drain as much oil as possible
(when replacing the faulty component).
Either before or during filling of the system with
R 134.afluid, introduce 80 ccof NEWoil into the system.

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM R 134.a
Testing procedure
Conditions inside the vehicle.
Positions of the air conditioning controls:
Maximum cold.
Maximum blower power.
Air distribution on
«ventilation»with the air vents open.
Position the air inlet flap to outside air.
WARNING:For RFTA (1), disconnect the air inlet motor connector, first
ensuring that it is in the outside air position.
(1) RFTA= Fully automatic air conditioning.
Test procedure.When all these conditions are met, proceed in the following order:
Measure the temperature in the workshop approx. one metre in front of
the vehicle’s air inlet grille.
Start the engine
(without the air conditioning, or the blower, operating)and wait for the cooling fan slow speed to trigger (should the engine tem
perature not rise sufficiently, it is permissable to increase the engine
speed to 2000 rpm)
.
Once it is sufficiently hot in the engine compartment, return the engine
to idle and commence the test.Switch on the air conditioning and adjust the engine speed to
2500 rpm.
In an ambient temperature of 40°C, the engine speed will be brought
down to 2000 rpm, in order for the pressure safety threshold to cut off the
compressor.
For further temperatures/pressures: see Tables and Graphs on following
pages
221, 222 and 226.
After
3 minutesof operation, note down the following 3 parameters:
The temperature of the blown air coming out of the 2 central air vents
(take the average).
The high pressure, via the intermediary of the clickfit union (at the
pressure reducer inlet).
The low pressure, via the intermediary of the clickfit union (at the pressure
reducer outlet).NOTE:The low and high pressures are absolute pressures.
When measuring the blown air temperatures, avoid any contact between
the thermocouple and the air vents.
At the conclusion of the test involving vehicles with
«RFTA»
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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM C3 C3 PLURIEL KFV
CHECKING TEMPERATURES (Continued)
Vehicle using R134.a fluid
(Compressor with variable capacity)
Ambient temperature in °C
Temperature
at the central
air vents
in °CEngines
V ehicle
C3
C3 PlurielKFV
22 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,4 ± 2 11,5 ± 2 7,6 ± 2 7,2 ± 2
NFU18,5 ± 2 15 ± 2 12,5 ± 2 10 ± 2 8,5 ± 2 6,5 ± 2
8HX 8HW22 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,4 ± 2 11,5 ± 2 7,6 ± 2 7,2 ± 2
TU18 ±217 ±214,5 ±211 ± 2 8,5 ± 2
8 ±2
EW19 ± 2 18 ± 2 15 ± 2 12 ± 2 10 ± 2
DW15 ±215,5 ±211 ± 2 9 ± 2 7 ± 2 5 ± 2
All types22 ±3 16 ± 3 12,5 ± 3 10 ± 3 8 ± 3 6,5 ± 3
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26 ± 2 23,2 ± 2 21 ± 2 19,2 ± 2 15,3 ± 2 15 ± 2
4,3 ±2 3,4 ± 2 3,1 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,7 ± 2
25,2 ±223,6 ± 2 21,4 ± 2 20 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,5 ± 2
3,5 ± 2 3 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,5 ± 2 2,4 ± 2
26,2 ± 2 23,2 ± 2 21 ± 2 19,2 ± 2 15,3 ± 2 15 ± 2
4,3 ± 2 3,4 ± 2 3,1 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,7 ± 2
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Checking pressures
Tools. 1
charging station. 2thermometers.
Once the preliminary conditions, vehicle equipment and checks havebeen fulfilled
(see table). After the air conditioning has been on for
three minutes, record the following parameters: The temperature of the air coming from the central vents
(see table).
The High Pressure. The Low Pressure.
Compare the values recorded with the table below, or the graphs.
Ambient temperature in °C40 35 30 25 20 15
VehiclesEngines
C3
C3
C3 PlurielKFV
NFUHigh pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)8HX 8HWVehicle using R134.a fluid
(Compressor with variable capacity)
High pressure (Bars)
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