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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)08 · 50 Auxiliary units
08 · General

Discharging-recharging air conditioning system

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Manually controlled heater › Discharging-recharging air conditioning system
50 Auxiliary unitsDischarging-recharging air conditioning system · page 1 of 3

DISCHARGING-RECHARGING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

View of the engine compartment showing the air cleaner sleeve area

Before carrying out any operation that could give rise to emergence of coolant R 134 a, drain the air conditioning system as described on page 21 and following pages.

Remove the air cleaner sleeve shown in the figure;

Engine compartment view indicating the location of the high and low pressure needle valves

Location of needle valve for system charging and discharging

  1. High pressure valve
  2. Low pressure valve

COMPRESSOR

Compressor assembly located in the engine compartment

Removing-refitting

Drain the air conditioning system and disconnect the battery negative lead.

  • Disconnect the air cleaner assembly with intake manifold, unscrew the screws and retaining clip shown in the figure;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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