A/C Condensate Drains - Blocked
90jaguar11POOR CONDENSATE SECTION: 82
DRAINAGE No: 20
Model: ALL Date: DECEMBER, 1990
KEY POINTS: DRILLING DRAINAGE HOLE
ISSUE:
Blocked A/C condensate drains.
ACTION:
Add a condensate drainage hole using Service Tool JAG 1510.
PROCEDURE- (XJ-S VIN Range 145000 - 168340):
^ Assemble the guide bushing and carbide burr into the collet of a compressed air high speed grinder so that 3/4" of the burr is engaged into the collet. Tighten the chuck nut.
CAUTION: Electrical equipment must not be used because of the possibility that condensation may be trapped inside the A/C case.
^ Remove both underdash panels and console side panels.
^ Remove both footwell air ducts.
^ Remove tbe rubber adaptors from the A/C case drain stubs and position the drain tubes clear of the area.
^ Slide the guide bushing into the left-hand case stub and fully seat it up to the flange.
FIG. 1:
^ Operate the high speed grinder at its fastest speed and gradually push the carbide burr into contact with the deflector plate inside the A/C case, (fig. 1).
^ Apply light pressure until the tool cuts through the deflector plate, (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Do not make the hole larger than 3/16", as it can adversely affect drainage.
^ Using rags, collect any water that drains from the A/C case to prevent trim/carpet damage.
NOTE: Debris will wash from the internal drain area when the A/C is in operation.
^ Repeat the operation for the right-hand drain stub.
^ Install the condensation drain adaptor, footwell air ducts, and underdash panels.
PROCEDURE- (Sedan Range VIN Range 553357-601000):
^ Assemble the guide bushing and carbide burr into the collet of a compressed air high speed grinder so that 3/4" of the burr is engaged into the collet. Tighten the chuck nut.
^ Remove both underdash panels and anti-submarine panels.
^ Remove both footwell air ducts.
^ Pull back the transmission tunnel carpets at the forward lower edge of the console to gain access to the A/C drain tube.
^ Remove the rubber adaptors from the A/C case drain stubs and position the drain tubes clear of the area.
^ Slide the guide bushing into the left-hand case stub and seat it up to the flange. It may be necessary to move the forward edge of the console in order to engage the bushing.
^ Operate the high speed grinder at fastest speed and gradually push the carbide burr into contact with the deflector plate inside the A/C case.
^ Apply light pressure until the tool cuts through the deflector plate, (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Do not make the hole larger than 3/16', as it can adversely affect drainage.
^ Using rags, collect any water that drains from the A/C case to prevent trim/carpet damage.
NOTE: Debris will wash from the internal drain area when the A/C is in operation.
^ Repeat the procedure for the right-hand drain stub.
^ Install the condensation drain adaptor, footwell airducts, anti-submarine and underdash panels.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
XJ-S Vehicles:
Repair Operation Number: 82.91.10
Time Allowance: 0.45 hrs.
Sedan Range Vehicles:
Repair Operation Number: 82.91.10
Time Allowance: 1.00 hrs.