Air Leak At A/C Unit

83chrysler2

Models


1983 & 1984 Omni & Horizon


Subject


Air Leak at A/C Unit, Air Inlet-ToPlenum Seal


Index

AIR CONDITIONING

Date November 14, 1983


No.

24-09-83

P-4419-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Subject vehicles may have a small gap between the A/C unit inlet seal and the plenum, due to build variations in the car body. This gap is usually tapered and widest toward the rear of the vehicle.. A gap in this area may permit outside air to enter which, when combined with extreme ambient temperatures during vehicle operation may be objectionable to the passenger in the right front seat..

PARTS REQUIRED

Polyurethane closed cell foam, 1/4 inch thick, 3/4" wide, length as required.

FIGURE 1:

REPAIR PROCEDURE (Figure 1)

1. Remove glove box. Note the location and width of the gap between plenum floor and the A/C unit seal.

2. Remove the seven screws and the recirculating air housing assembly.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO REMOVE ONE OF THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SCREWS, IT WILL FIRST BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RIGHT SIDE COWL TRIM PAD, AND THE TWO SCREWS FROM THE RECIRCULATING DOOR ACTUATOR, AND MOVE IT TO THE RIGHT AS FAR AS POSSIBLE.

3. Attach seal material to the under side of the plenum floor in the area of the gap (unit cover can be deflected downward to aid installation of the seal). Several layers of seal material may be used if necessary.
4. Install recirculating air housing, remount actuator, and install right side cowl trim panel.

5. Install glove box.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 24-65-41-90............. 0.5 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 65 - Leaks