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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Application Chart -> Light Trucks & Vans
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
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Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Clutch Coil, Replace -> Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace -> Clutch Pulley & Bearing, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace
Service procedures given are for compressor removed and mounted in suitable holding fixture. However, on most applications, compressor clutch components can be serviced without removing compressor or recovering refrigerant from system. If refrigerant recovery becomes necessary, refer to > for procedure.
To prevent serious internal compressor damage, when removing or installing clutch components, never apply pressure directly to the compressor shaft. Always use a suitable shaft protector.
Removal
Refer to Fig. when performing compressor and clut...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Heater Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> P Series -> Rear -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Astro & Safari
Front
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect heater hoses.
- Remove cover to heater assembly retaining screws.
- Remove heater core to heater assembly retaining screws and straps.
- Remove heater core from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove drivers body side front lower trim panel as follows:
- Remove intermediate seat.
- Remove drivers door step lamp cover with one retaining screw.
- Remo...
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