Section 48 (HVAC System): Description
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For description and operation not covered in this article, see DESCRIPTION & OPERATION in ESCAPE article in HEATER SYSTEMS.
The A/C-heater system is a blend-air type, consisting of a control panel, compressor and clutch, blower motor, evaporator core, condenser core, accumulator-drier and plenum assembly. System is controlled by a clutch cycling pressure switch and a high-pressure cut-off switch. Function selector switch is a vacuum and electrical switch, which controls compressor and air distribution. Temperature control switch uses a cable to control air temperature door position.
Blower motor is located in plenum assembly, under instrument panel. Plenum assembly contains evaporator core, heater core, floor/defrost door, panel/defrost door and cable operated temperature blend door. See VACUUM DIAGRAMS .