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1985-89 Spectrum and 1990-93 Storm (R)

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

a. Condenser (Storm) or radiator grille (Spectrum) (to be reinstalled).

b. Triple switch (Storm) or dual pressure switch (Spectrum) (to be reinstalled).

c. Receiver/dryer.

d. Evaporator to compressor (suction) pipe.

e. Check valve from high side service valve (discard).

f. Compressor (only if being replaced).

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

a. Compressor (if being replaced).

b. High side adapter fitting (see Step 3 of the retrofit procedure for detailed installation instructions). Low Side - Part of suction hose

c. Evaporator to compressor (suction) pipe, and new 0-rings.

d. Receiver/dryer and 0-rings.

e. Triple switch or dual switch, and new 0-ring.

f. Condenser or radiator grille.

R-134a amount: 91 - 500 grams (1.10 lb)

92-93 - 600 grams (1.32 lb)

PAG oil amount: 150 cc (4.50 oz)

Parts Required:

Receiver/dryer:

85-89 - 97104795

90-91 - 97104797

92-93 - 97104798

Adapter, High Side:

85-89 - 97104794

90-93 - 97104793

Adapter, Low Side: Part of Hose Asm.

0-rings:

Receiver/dryer -

85-91 - 94154048

92-93 - 94461700

Switch/pipe - 94461902

Suction hose:

85-86: 1.5L - 97104799; 1.6L - 97104800

90-93: 1.6L - 97104801; 1.8L - 97104803