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1985-88 Nova, 1989-93 Prizm (S)

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

a. Receiver/dryer.

b. Loosen evaporator to compressor (suction) pipe (to be reinstalled)

c. 1985-92 only: Loosen compressor to condenser (compressor discharge) pipe (to be reinstalled).

d. 1985-88 only: Service Valve & Extension Housing on compressor (to be installed).

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

c. 1985-88 only: Service Valve & Extension Housing on compressor using new 0-rings. Six small 0-rings and one large 0-ring are required.

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

e. 1985-92 Compressor to condenser
(discharge) hose 0-ring.

f. Receiver/dryer and 0-rings.

R-134a amount: 85-92 - 650 grams (1.43 lb)

93 - 700 grams (1.54 lb) PAG oil amount: 100 cc (3.0 oz) Parts Required:

Receiver/dryer:

85-88 - 94855761

89-93 - 94855762

Adapter Fittings:

Low Side - 94855760

High Side - 94855759

0-Rings:

85-88 Compressor - Small 0-rings
(6 required) - 94857336 -
Large 0-ring - 94857337

85-93 Receiver/Dryer (2) - 94845949

85-93 Suction hose - 94855765

85-92 Discharge hose - 94845943