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General Information

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type Visteon FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open pressure 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Red

Magnetic Clutch
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)

Pressure Cutoff Switch(a)
Open status 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Closed status 1,586-1,999 kPa (230-290 psi)

A/C Cycling Switch(a)
Open status 145-159 kPa (21-23 psi)
Closed status 290 kPa (42 psi)

Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
Capacity 237 ml (8 oz)

Refrigerant and Capacity
Capacity 0.96 kg (37 oz)

(a) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch and the pressure cutoff switch location.