A/C-Heater Systems Specifications

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A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specifications

Compressor Type

Panasonic Rotary Vane

Compressor Belt Deflection ⁽¹⁾

2.0L Engines

New

19/64-23/64" (7.5-9.0 mm)

Used

5/16-3/8" (8.0-9.5 mm)

2.5L Engines

New

7/32-1/4" (5.5-6.5 mm)

Used

1/4-19/64" (6.5-7.5 mm)

Compressor Oil Capacity

⁽²⁾ 5.9 ozs.

Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity

24.7 ozs.

System Operating Pressures ⁽³⁾

High Side

185-213 psi (13.0-15.0 kg/cm² )

Low Side

21-26 psi (1.5-1.8 kg/cm² )

⁽¹⁾	Measure deflection along longest belt run, with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to midpoint.

⁽²⁾	Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.

⁽³⁾	Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.