A/C - System Retrofit Information: Overview

Classification:
HA96-001A

Reference:
NTB96-023A

Date:
December 1, 1997

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RETROFIT INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

APPLIED VEHICLES:
Various 1984-1994 model vehicles equipped with R12 A/C systems.

This amended version of NTB96-023/HA96-001 updates the retrofit matrix of original bulletin.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This service bulletin identifies the necessary vehicle specific components required to install a Nissan approved retrofit A/C system. On some vehicles a "complete kit" is required and on others a common "main kit" with the additional listed components will be required. Complete kits contain vehicle specific installation instructions.

This bulletin also describes the generic retrofit procedure and necessary specifications (lubricant and refrigerant) to accompany this procedure. Where a "complete kit" is indicated, refer to the specific instructions supplied with that kit.

Refer to the appropriate service manual, NTB93-001, NTB94-091, and SIR video, Vol. 14 for information not included in this service bulletin:

^ Technical Service Bulletin NTB93-001 (Classification number HA93-001), entitled "A/C System Changes for R-134a Refrigerant (All Models)" describes general differences between the R-12 system and the R-134a system.

^ Technical Service Bulletin NTB94-091 (Classification number HA94-005), entitled "Service Procedure for Retrofitted A/C Systems" details general service information for all models retrofitted to R-134a A/C systems, using a Nissan approved retrofit kit.

^ SIR video "R-134a Air Conditioning System Retrofits, Vol. 14" gives the information needed to properly convert a R-12 refrigerant based A/C system to R-134a refrigerant.