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General Specifications

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type FS-18
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch
Air gap between pulley and clutch plate 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in)

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

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

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Black

(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.