FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Climate Control System

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type Visteon FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Orange
Diameter 1.45 mm (0.057 in)

Magnetic Clutch
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)

Dual-Function Pressure Switch(a)
Fan on/open 2,137-2,344 kPa (310-340 psi)
Fan off/close 1,655-2,137 kPa (240-310 psi)
Clutch off/open 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Clutch on/close 1,517-1,931 kPa (220-280 psi)

A/C Cycling Switch
Open pressure 145-159 kPa (21-23 psi)
Close pressure 290 kPa (42 psi) maximum

Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity 195 ml (6.6 oz)

Refrigerant and Capacity
R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity 0.96 kg (34 oz)

(a) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch, or the pressure cutoff switch location.