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1985-88 Sprint, 1989-93 Metro (M)

1. Using the Service Manual, remove the following components in the order given:

a. Receiver/dryer.

b. Evaporator to compressor (suction) pipe.

c. Compressor to condenser (compressor discharge) pipe.

d. Joint service connector on compressor (to be reinstalled).

e. Compressor (only if being replaced).

2. Using the Service Manual, install the following components in the the order given. Be sure to use new 0-rings whenever a refrigerant connection has been disconnected.

a. Compressor (if being replaced).

b. High and low side adapter fittings (see Step 3 of the retrofit procedure for detailed installation instructions).

c. Joint service connector to compressor. Use new 0-rings. Six small 0-rings and one large 0-ring are required.

d. Evaporator to compressor (suction) pipe, and new 0-ring.

e. Compressor to condenser (discharge) hose and new 0-ring.

f. Receiver/dryer and 0-ring.

R-134a amount: 500 grams (1.10 lb)

PAG oil amount: 100 cc (3.0 oz)

Parts Required:

Receiver/dryer:

85-86 - 91172081

87-88 - 91172079

89-93 - 96068480

Adapter Fittings:

Low Side - 91172092

85-88 - High Side - 91172094

89-93 - High Side - 52467941

0-Rings:

Compressor - Small 0-rings (6 required)

- 91172095

- Large 0-ring - 96068915

Receiver/Dryer (2) - 96068488

89-93 - Suction hose - 96068490

89-93 - Discharge hose - 96068489

Suction hose:

85-86 - 91172086

85-86 Dealer installed: 91172087

87-88 - 91172088

89-93 - w/turbo - 96069121 - w/o turbo

- 91172089

Discharge hose:

85-86 - 91172082

85-86 Dealer installed: 91172083

87-88 - 91172084

89-93 - 96069024