Section 16 (A/C-Heater System): Specifications
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and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. For 2002 vehicles, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor Type | Nippondenso Or Seiko-Seiki | ||||
| System Oil Capacity (1) | |||||
| Nippondenso | 3.4-4.7 ozs. (96.4-133.2 grams) | ||||
| Seiko-Seiki | 4.7-5.4 ozs. (133.2-153.1 grams) | ||||
| Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity | |||||
| Except Z3 | 2.04-2.14 lbs. (924-976 grams) | ||||
| Z3 | 1.93-2.13 lbs. (875-925 grams) | ||||
| System Operating Pressures | |||||
| High | |||||
| Switching-Off Pressure | 409-461 psi (28.2-31.8 bar) | ||||
| Switch-On Pressure | 278-331 psi (19.2-22.8 bar) | ||||
| Medium | |||||
| Switching-Off Pressure | 196-239 psi (13.5-16.5 bar) | ||||
| Switch-On Pressure | 239-283 psi (16.5-19.5 bar) | ||||
| Low | |||||
| Switching-Off Pressure | Minimum 22 psi (1.5 bar) | ||||
| Switch-On Pressure | Maximum 38 psi (2.6 bar) | ||||
| Operating Pressure | 29-508 psi (2-35 bar) | ||||
| Expansion Valve Shift Elements | |||||
| Inlet Pressure | 203 psi (14 bar) | ||||
| Outlet Pressure | 26 psi (1.8 bar) | ||||
| Pressure Of Leak Test With Detector | 14-29 psi (1-2 bar) | ||||
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