Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 956

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AIR CONDITIONING
- Service Adjustment Procedures
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Dry bulb thermometer
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Dry bulb thermometkr
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PERFORMANCE TEST
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Air temperature in test room
must
be 21°C (70°F) minimum for
this test.
(I) Connect a tachometer and manifold gauge set.
(2) Set A/C controls to A/C, panel temperature lever on
RECIRC, and blower on high.
(3) Start engine and adjust R.P.M. to 1,000 with
AC
clutch
engaged.
(4) Engine should be warmed up with doors, windows, and
hood open.
(5) Insert a thermometer in-the left center A/C outlet and ~.
aperate the -engine for 5minutes.
(6) Note the discharge art- temperature.
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If the clutch cycles, take the readrng before
the
clutch
drsengaqes.
Performance Temperature Chart
Leak detector torch
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Refrigerant
Cornwressor
leak tester
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Electric leak tester C,
2OUO338
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR PROCEDURE
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LOST Cl-fARGE
If the system has lost all charge due to a leak: ==
(1) Evacuate
ths~system.
(See procedure,)
(2) Charge the -system with approximately one pound of em
refrigerant.
(3) Check for leaks.
(4) Discharge
the system.
(5) Repair leaks.
(6) Replace rec%!ver drier.
Caution
Replacement filter-drier units must be sealed while in
storage. The drier used in these units will saturate
water quickly upon exposure to the atmosphere. When
installing a drier, have all tools and supplies ready for
quick reassembly to avoid keeping the system open
any longer than necessary.
(7) Evacuate and charge the system.