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Climate Control System

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type FS-18
Displacement 180 cc (11 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open pressures 3,241-4,137 kPa(470-600psi)

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Black
Diameter 1.83 mm (0.072 in)

Magnetic Clutch
Air gap between pulley and clutch plate 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)

Pressure Cutoff Switch(a)
Open status - gasoline 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Closed status - gasoline 1,586-1,999 kPa (230-290 psi)
Open status - diesel 3,103-3,378 kPa (450-490 psi)
Closed status - diesel 1,517-1,931 kPa (220-280 psi)

A/C Cycling Switch Open and Closed Pressures(a)
Open pressure 152-165 kPa (22-24 psi)
Closed pressure 317 kPa (46 psi) maximum

Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
Capacity without auxiliary climate control - gasoline 237 ml (8 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control - gasoline 473 ml (16 oz)
Capacity without auxiliary climate control - diesel 266 ml (9 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control - diesel 384 ml (13 oz)

Refrigerant and Capacity
Capacity without auxiliary climate control - gasoline 0.85 kg (30 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control - gasoline 1.53 kg (54 oz)
Capacity without auxiliary climate control - diesel 1.13 kg (40 oz)
Capacity with auxiliary climate control - diesel 1.70 kg (60 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 or the dual function pressure switch location.