Cutlass Ciera Cruiser V6-3300 3.3L (1989)
Condenser Fan: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Inadequate Performance
NUMBER:
91-T-226
CORP.REF.NO: 131209
DATE:
January 1992
SECTION:
1A
SUBJECT:
INADEQUATE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - INSTALL CONDENSER, PUSHER FAN, MEMCAL
MODELS/YEARS: 1989-91 CUTLASS CIERA WITH 3.3L (VIN N) ENGINE
CONDITION: Some customers may comment on inadequate A/C performance.
CAUSE:
A/C compressor shutoff at idle designed to provide engine idle smoothness and prevent the engine from stalling. Also, an A/C condenser air
recirculating condition that can reduce the A/C system capacity at high ambient temperatures and relative humidity.
CORRECTION:
Install a new condenser, pusher fan and new ECM Memory Calibrator (MEMCAL), using the following service parts and procedure:
QTY
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
1
22089280
Fan-Aux. Engine Cooling
1
22089282
Motor-Aux. Engine Cooling Fan
1
22089284
Bracket-Aux. Engine Cooling Fan
4
22089285
Nut-Aux. Engine Cooling Fan
3
11513947
Bolt/Screw-Engine Cooling Fan Bracket
1
12113526
Harness Asm-Aux. Engine Cooling Fan
1
11509135
Bolt/Screw-Wiring Harness Ground
1
52461314
Condenser Asm.-Air Condition
2
14077377
Insulator-A/C Condenser Lower
2
14077378
Insulator-A/C Condenser Upper
4
411700
Retainer-Plastic Push-in
4
12337820
Retainer-Plastic Adjustable
1
10188092
Label-A/C Charge Specification
PART
BROADCAST
SCANNER
NUMBER
CODE
ID
APPLICATION
16168738
AZBW
8764
1989 Nationwide W/C60 and MD9
16168740
AZBX
8774
1989 Nationwide W/C60 and ME9
16168735
AZBS
8734
1990-91 Federal W/C60 and MD9
16168745
AZBZ
8794
1990-91 Calif. W/C60 and MD9
16168736
AZBT
8744
1990-91 Federal W/C60 and ME9
16168742
AZBY
8784
1990-91 Calif. W/C60 and ME9
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Note:
C60 is A/C, MD9 is 3-speed Automatic Transaxle and ME9 is Automatic 4-speed transaxle.
Procedure:
Where necessary use the specified torque requirements as shown in the appropriate Service Manual.
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Discharge and recover the A/C system.
3.
Remove the grille.
4.
Remove the A/C condenser and the center front end support following the appropriate Service Manual procedures.
5.
Remove the side air baffles from the old condenser.
6.
Discard the old upper and lower condenser insulators.
7.
Install the side air baffles to the new condenser, using the new plastic push in retainers. Leave out one of the RH baffle retainers until the fan
harness is routed. Slit the baffles as necessary to fit around the new condenser pipes.