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A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance

NO: 24-03-95

GROUP: Heater & A/C

DATE: Jan. 27, 1995

SUBJECT:
Revised Underbody Refrigerant Line Gasket

MODELS:

1989 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

1992 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)

1989 (S) Caravan/Voyager

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO LONG WHEEL BASE (LWB) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR A/C OPTION.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Poor A/C system cooling performance.

DIAGNOSIS:

Check for low refrigerant charge and inspect the connection of the A/C underbody refrigerant lines to the rear auxiliary A/C unit. If refrigerant is detected at the connection, perform the repair procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 4798270 Gasket, Underbody Refrigerant Line

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves installing a revised underbody refrigerant line gasket.

1. Recover any residual refrigerant in the A/C system.

2. Disconnect the A/C underbody refrigerant lines from the rear auxiliary A/C unit.

3. Inspect and clean the A/C plumbing surfaces that contact the gasket. Do not scratch the surfaces.

4. Install the revised gasket, P/N 4798270. This gasket is rubber coated stainless steel.

5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system using the procedure outlined in the appropriate Service Manual.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 24-45-62-90 0.9 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part