Section 45 (A/C-Heater System): Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type Nippondenso Or Seiko-Seiki
System Oil Capacity (1)
Nippondenso 3.4-4.7 ozs. (96.4-133.2 grams)
Seiko-Seiki 4.7-5.4 ozs. (133.2-153.1 grams)
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity
Except Z3 2.04-2.14 lbs. (924-976 grams)
Z3 1.93-2.13 lbs. (875-925 grams)
System Operating Pressures
High
Switching-Off Pressure 409-461 psi (28.2-31.8 bar)
Switch-On Pressure 278-331 psi (19.2-22.8 bar)
Medium
Switching-Off Pressure 196-239 psi (13.5-16.5 bar)
Switch-On Pressure 239-283 psi (16.5-19.5 bar)
Low
Switching-Off Pressure Minimum 22 psi (1.5 bar)
Switch-On Pressure Maximum 38 psi (2.6 bar)
Operating Pressure 29-508 psi (2-35 bar)
Expansion Valve Shift Elements
Inlet Pressure 203 psi (14 bar)
Outlet Pressure 26 psi (1.8 bar)
Pressure Of Leak Test With Detector 14-29 psi (1-2 bar)
(1) Use PAG Oil (Part No. Part No. 82-11-1-468-042).
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