Air Conditioning System - Failure/Refrigerant Loss
FILE IN SECTION: 1 - HVACBULLETIN NO.: 53-12-08
DATE: July, 1995
SUBJECT:
Air Conditioning System Failure - Refrigerant Loss (Replace Diagonal Braces and Upper Mounting Bolts)
MODEL:
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora - Built with VIN Breakpoints 4105076 through 4138650
CONDITION
Some owners may comment on the air conditioning system failing and refrigerant loss from A/C condenser.
CAUSE
The upper mounting bolts for the diagonal braces located in the radiator opening may rub against the A/C condenser causing a leak at the point of contact.
CORRECTION
If the leak point is determined to be the A/C condenser:
1. Remove the A/C condenser from the vehicle. Refer to Section 1B of the Service Manual.
2. Remove diagonal braces from radiator opening (see Figure 1).
3. Install new diagonal braces, P/N's 25647526 and 25647527, to vehicle and use a new bolt, P/N 11508462 or 25614745, at the upper attachment locations. Tighten bolts to 10.5 Nm (93 lb.in.).
4. Install a new A/C condenser to vehicle. Refer to Section 1B of the Service Manual.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Labor Time
D3140 1.1 hr (Condenser replacement)
Add 0.7 hr (To recover/recharge A/C system)
Add 0.2 hr (To replace diagonal braces)