Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution - HVAC System - Manual

Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution (Part 1 Of 2):

Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution (Part 2 Of 2):

IMPORTANT: In order to avoid misdiagnosis, complete A Diagnostic Starting Point before beginning vacuum diagnosis.

1. Inspect the vacuum supply to the vacuum/electric solenoid (purple and black vacuum hoses), while the engine is running.
^ Vacuum should be approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) with the engine running.
^ Vacuum should remain at approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) when the engine is turned OFF.
2. Test each vacuum actuator by disconnecting the vacuum hose and applying vacuum directly to the actuator. Repair or replace as necessary.
3. Reconnect all vacuum and electrical connections. Run the engine and cycle through the operating modes of the heater-A/C control while observing the valve actuators.
^ Inspect for vacuum to the mode valve actuators by noting the mode valve actuator position. When vacuum is applied, the actuator will retract, refer to the Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution table below.
^ If a vacuum actuator retracts incorrectly, replace the heater-A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement.
^ If a vacuum actuator does not retract, inspect for vacuum leaks, collapsed vacuum hoses, or binding valves. If no problems are found, replace the vacuum/electric solenoid.