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A/C - Does Not Blow Cold And Refrigerant Leak Found

87 Air conditioning condenser leak

87 11 24

2027841/1

November 11, 2011.





Affected Vehicles

Condition
The air conditioning does not blow cold air, and a refrigerant leak is found in the condenser in the area contacted by the plastic tab of the right air intake.

Technical Background

The air conditioning condenser may become damaged from relative movement between the cooler module and left air intake.

Production Solution

Not Applicable.

Service





1. Cut off the plastic tab on the left air intake of the engine (Figure 1).

2. Drain and refill refrigerant.

3. Replace the air conditioning condenser according to the repair manual. Repair Manual >> Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning >> 87 Air Conditioning >> Removal and Installation >> Condenser.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

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