LeSabre V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 SFI (1988)
Hose/Line HVAC: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Discharge Line Breakage and/or Repeat Failure
Bulletin 88-1-22
Date Mar., '89
Ref. No. 88-271-1
Corp. Ref. No. 901201
SUBJECT:
A/C DISCHARGE LINE BREAKAGE AND/OR REPEAT FAILURE
MODELS AFFECTED:
1986-88 ELECTRAS AND LESABRES WITH 3.8L ENGINES (VIN CODE B OR 3)
If a repeat failure or cracking of the A/C discharge pipe at the rear of the compressor is encountered on the subject vehicle, install kit 25537148 and
follow instructions below:
1.
Remove hose.
2.
Torque all compressor to mount bolts to 55.0 N-m.
3.
Remove and clean indicated # 50 Torx head bolt. Add Loctite or equivalent to # 50 Torx head bolt, reinstall and torque to 55.0 N-m.
4.
Add Loctite or equivalent to bolt/screw (Item 3) and install bracket (Item 2) loosely to back of compressor as shown. (see drilling instructions
view if A/C compressor has heat shield.)
5.
Install hose assembly, kit 25537148.
6.
Position bracket (Item 2) to ensure good fit to A/C muffler.
