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Section 39 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems): Specifications

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WARNING: Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type FS-10 Swashplate, 5 Double-Acting Pistons
Compressor Belt Tension (1)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)
System Oil Capacity (3) 9 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 37 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side 125-230 (8.8-16.2 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 25-45 (1.8-3.2 kg/cm2 )
A/C Pressure Relief Valve Opening Pressure 550-600 psi (38.6-42.2 kg/cm2 )
A/C Cycling Switch
Close 42 psi (3 kg/cm2 )
Open 21-23 psi (1.5-1.6 kg/cm2 )
Orifice Tube
Color Red
Diameter .062" (1.57 mm)
Pressure Cut-Off Switch
Close 230-290 psi (16.2-20.4 kg/cm2 )
Open 435-475 psi (30.6-33.4 kg/cm2 )
(1) Serpentine belt tension is automatically adjusted by tensioner pulley.
(2) Rotate compressor shaft 6-8 revolutions while collecting oil in a clean measuring device. If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus one ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is greater than 5 ounces (142 ml), pour same amount drained of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is less than 3 ounces (85 ml), pour 3 ounces (85 ml) of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new compressor.
(3) Use YN-12c PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part No. F7AZ-19589-DA).
(4) Pressures taken with ambient air temperature of 80°F (27°C).