Heating-A/C System
A/C SYSTEM
| Item | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor | Denso 10S17 (3.8L engine) Denso 10S20 (3.5L engine) |
Uses ND-8 PAG Oil |
| Low PSI Control | A/C Pressure Transducer | Liquid line mounted - voltage input to powertrain control module (PCM) - PCM opens compressor clutch relay below 0.451 volts |
| High PSI Control | A/C Pressure Transducer | Liquid line mounted - input to PCM - PCM opens compressor clutch relay above 4.519 volts |
| High Pressure Relief Valve | A/C Compressor mounted - opens at a discharge pressure over 3445 - 4135 kPa (500 - 600 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 |
@ 11.5 - 12V @ 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 Bolts | 33 | 25 | - |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts | 115 | 85 | - |
| A/C Compressor Shaft Nut | 17.5 | 13 | 155 |
| Condenser Mounting Bracket Bolts | 5 | - | 45 |
| Discharge Line to Condenser Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Discharge Line to Compressor Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Expansion Valve Bolts | 11 | - | 100 |
| Receiver/Drier Mounting Bracket Nuts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Floor Console Base Nuts and Bolts | 5 | - | 45 |
| Front Fascia to Closure Panel Crossmember Bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| HVAC Housing Bracket Bolt and Nut | 3 | - | 26 |
| HVAC Housing Stud Nuts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Heater Core Tube Sealing Plate Screws | 3 | - | 27 |
| Heater Inlet Tube Bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Hood Latch Bolts | 14 | 10 | 123 |
| Liquid Line to Condenser Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Liquid Lines to Receiver/Drier Bolts | 11 | - | 100 |
| Suction Line to Compressor Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Suction and Liquid Line to Expansion Valve Nut | 23 | 17 | - |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Bolts | 5 | - | 45 |