2002 Pontiac Firebird A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Pontiac Firebird

  • 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:231, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:231, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G
  • 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only as shown in Fig. . Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested. When indications other than normal are encountered, these typical indication charts will assist in diagnosing the refrigerant system. It should be noted that pressures may vary slightly above or below due to changes in ambient temperature and relative humidity.

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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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> Component Replacement -> 2002 Century & Regal -> 3.5L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> Alero, Grand Am & Malibu -> Aurora -> Bonneville & LeSabre -> Camaro & Firebird -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Corvette -> DeVille -> Eldorado -> Grand Prix & 2001 Century & Regal -> Impala -> Intrigue -> Lumina & Monte Carlo -> Metro -> Park Avenue -> Prizm -> Seville
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

Alero, Grand Am & Malibu

  • Remove bolt retaining A/C line.
  • Remove air deflector shield.
  • Remove electrical harness from retainers.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove upper fan bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove lower closeout panel.
  • Remove lower fan bolts.
  • Remove fan from shroud.
  • Remove shroud from radiator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Aurora

3.5L Engine
  • Remove upper tie bar.
  • Disconnect wiring harness electrical connector from cooling fan motors.
  • Remove clips at...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycling station...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Harrison V7 Variable Displacement Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

The shaft seal should not be replaced if only small amounts of oil are noted on adjacent surfaces. The shaft seal should only be replaced if a large amount of sprayed oil is observed, and then only after actual refrigerant leakage is found using an approved leak test procedure.

Removal

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then remove compressor drive belt.
  • Reposition compressor, as needed, to gain access to clutch assembly and seal, or remove compressor and mount in suitable holding fixture.
  • Remove clutch plate and hub assembly as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
  • Remo...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Oil Charge -> Alero & Malibu -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Camaro, Century & Firebird -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Corvette -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille & Seville -> Eldorado -> Except Lincoln LS -> Except Tracker -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size & Ram Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> L-Series -> Liberty -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lincoln LS -> Metro -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> PT Cruiser -> S-Series -> Saturn -> VUE
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

When other ai...

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