Cirrus V6-2.5L VIN H (1995)
Radiator: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C Compressor - Failure/Performance Concerns
NO: 24-07-96 Rev. A
GROUP: A/C
DATE: June 14, 1996
SUBJECT:
A/C Performance/Compressor Failure
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-07-96, DATED MAY 24, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THE PART NUMBERS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A/C performance complaints and/or A/C compressor failure (seized) in high ambient temperatures (90°+ F.). This condition is aggravated by start and
stop city driving and/or extended periods of idling with the A/C running (air from the cooling fans may circulate through condenser and back around the
gaps between the radiator and radiator closure panel).
NOTE:
ALL VEHICLES EXPOSED TO THESE CONDITIONS SHOULD HAVE THIS REPAIR PERFORMED.
DIAGNOSIS:
If vehicle is operated in high ambient temperatures and system is operating normally in non-extreme conditions or A/C compressor has failed (seized)
perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
**4883308**
Air Seal, Radiator to Closure Panel, Right Side
1
**4883309**
Air Seal, Radiator to Closure Panel, Left Side
5
6502625
Screw and Retainer, Fascia to Lower Cross Member
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing air seals between the radiator and radiator closure panel.
1.
Release hood latch and open hood.
2.
Remove attaching screws and remove headlamp assemblies.