Heating-A/C System
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A/C SYSTEM
| Item | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor | Denso 10S17 - 2.4L/2.5L/2.8L/3.3L without rear A/C Denso 10S20 - 3.3L/3.8L with rear A/C |
ND-8 PAG Oil |
| Freeze-up Control | Evaporator temperature sensor | HVAC housing mounted (RS models), Evaporator mounted (RG models) - input to A/C-heater control module |
| Low PSI Control | A/C pressure transducer | Liquid line mounted - input to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - PCM opens compressor clutch relay below 110 kPa (16 psi) |
| High PSI Control | A/C pressure transducer | Liquid line mounted - input to PCM - PCM opens compressor clutch relay above 3082 kPa (447 psi) |
| - | High Pressure relief valve | A/C Compressor mounted - opens above 3445-4135 kPa (500-600 psi), closes below 2756 kPa (400 psi) |
| Refrigerant Charge Capacity | Refer to the A/C Underhood Specification Label located in the engine compartment | R-134a refrigerant |
| A/C Clutch Coil Draw | Denso 10S17 - 3.3 amps Denso 10S20 - 2.2 amps |
@ 12V +/- 0.5V @ 21° C (70° F) |
| A/C Clutch Air Gap | 0.35 - 0.60 mm (0.014 - 0.024 in.) |
FASTENER TORQUE
| Description | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Screws NOT Listed Below | 2 | - | 17 |
| A/C Compressor Shaft Bolt | 17.5 | - | 155 |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts (2.4L/2.5L/2.8L) | 28 | 21 | - |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts (3.3L/3.8L) | 54 | 40 | - |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts (2.4L) | 54 | 40 | - |
| A/C Condenser Mounting Bracket Bolts | 5 | - | 45 |
| Front A/C Expansion Valve Bolts | 11 | - | 97 |
| Discharge Line to Compressor Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Discharge Line to Condenser Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Front Fascia Bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Hood Latch Bolts | 14 | - | 123 |
| Front HVAC Housing Bracket Bolt and Nut | 3 | - | 26 |
| Front HVAC Housing Mounting Nuts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Liquid Line to Condenser Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Liquid Line to Receiver/Drier Bolt | 11 | - | 97 |
| Rear Evaporator Line Seal Plate to Rear Expansion Valve Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Rear Expansion Valve Bracket Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Rear Expansion Valve to Rear Evaporator Bolts | 11 | - | 97 |
| Rear HVAC Housing Bolts | 11 | - | 97 |
| Rear HVAC Housing Nuts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Receiver/Drier Bracket Nuts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Refrigerant Lines to Front Expansion Valve Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Suction Line to Compressor Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Cabin Heater Air Intake Pipe Bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Cabin Heater M6 Bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Cabin Heater M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | - |
| Cabin Heater Seat Hex Nut | 60 | 44 | - |
| Underbody Liquid Line Fitting | 23 | 17 | - |
| Underbody Refrigerant Line Sealing Plate Bolt/Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Underbody Suction Line Fitting | 23 | 17 | - |