Dodge R1500 1999 User manual

ABBREVIATIONS
1999 Dodge Pickup R1500
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATION
"A" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"A" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
AAmperes
A/C Air Conditioning
A/T Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
AAP Auxiliary Accelerator Pump
AB Air Bleed
ABCV Air Bleed Control Valve
ABDC After Bottom Dead Center
ABRS Air Bag Restraint System
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
AC Alternating Current
ACC A/C Clutch Compressor
ACCS A/C Cycling Switch
ACCUM Accumulator
ACCY Accessory
ACT Air Charge Temperature Sensor
ACV Thermactor Air Control Valve
ADJ Adjust or Adjustable
ADV Advance
AFS Airflow Sensor
AI Air Injection
AIR or A.I.R. Air Injection Reactor
AIS Air Injection System
ALCL Assembly Line Communications Link
ALDL Assembly Line Diagnostic Link
ARC Automatic
ASCD Automatic
ASCS Air Suction Control Solenoid
ASD Auto Shutdown
ASDM Air Bag System Diagnostic Module
ASV Air Suction Valve
ATC Automatic Temperature Control
ATDC After Top Dead Center
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATS Air Temperature Sensor
AXOD Automatic Transaxle Overdrive
Abs. Absolute
Accy. Accessory
Alt. Alternator or Altitude
Amp. Ampere
Assy. Assembly
Auto. Automatic
Aux. Auxiliary
Avg. Average
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"B" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"B" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
B/P Backpressure
BAC By-Pass Air Control
BAP Barometric Absolute Pressure Sensor
BARO Barometric
BBDC Before Bottom Dead Center
BCM Body Control Module
BDC Bottom Dead Center
BHP Brake Horsepower
BLK Black
BLU Blue
BMAP Barometric & Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor
BOO Brake On-Off Switch
BP Barometric Pressure sensor
BPS Barometric Pressure sensor
BPT Backpressure Transducer
BRN Brown
BTDC Before Top Dead Center
BTU British Thermal Unit
BVSV Bimetallic Switching Valve
Baro. Barometric
Batt. Battery
Bbl. Barrel (Example:4-Bbl.)
Blst. Ballast
Blwr. Blower
Brkr. Breaker
"C" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"C" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
CCelsius (Degrees)
C(3) Computer Controlled Coil Ignition
C(4) Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter
CANP Canister Purge solenoid
CARB California Air Resources Board
CAT Catalytic Converter
CB Circuit Breaker
CBD Closed Bowl Distributor
CBVV Carburetor Bowl Vent valve
cc Cubic Centimeter
CCC Computer Command Control
CCD Computer Controlled Dwell
CCM Central Control Module
CCO Converter Clutch Override
CCOT Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube
CCW Counterclockwise
CDI Capacitor Discharge Ignition
CEC Computerized Engine Control
CFI Central Fuel Injection
CID Cubic Inch Displacement
CID Cylinder Identification sensor
CIS Continuous Injection System
CIS-E Continuous Injection System-Electronic

"C" ABBREVIATION TABLE (con’t)
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
CKT Circuit
CLR Clear
CNG Compressed Natural Gas
CO Carbon Monoxide
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
CONV Convertible
CP Canister Purge
CPA Connector Position Assurance
CPS Crank Position Sensor
CTS Coolant Temperature Sensor
CV Check Valve Constant Velocity
CVC Constant Vacuum Control
CW Clockwise
CYL Cylinder
Calif. California
Carb. Carburetor
Chrg. Charging
Circ. Circuit
Cntrl. Control
Comp. Compressor or Compartment
Conn. Connector
Cont. Continued
Conv. Convertible or Converter
Cu. In. Cubic Inch
Cyl. Cylinder
"D" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"D" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
"D" Drive
DBC Dual Bed Catalyst
DC Direct Current or Discharge
DDD Dual Diaphragm Distributor
DERM Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
DFI Digital Fuel Injection
DIC Driver Information Center
DIS Direct Ignition System
DIS Distributorless Ignition System
DIST Distribution
DISTR Distributor
DK BLU Dark Blue
DK GRN Dark Green
DME Digital Motor Electronics (Motronic
System)
DOHC Double Overhead Cam
DOT Department of Transportation
DP Dashpot
DRB-II Diagnostic Readout Box
DVOM Digital Volt/Ohm Meter (see VOM)
Def. Defogger or Defroster
Def. Defrost
Defog. Defogger
Diag. Diagnostic
Dist. Distributor or Distribution
Dr. Door

"E" ABBREVIATION TABLE
“E” ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
EAC Electric Assist Choke _
EACV Electric Air Control Valve _
EBCM Electronic Brake Control Module
ECA Electronic Control Assembly
ECAT Electronically Controlled Automatic
Transaxle
ECM Electronic Control Module
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ECU Electronic Control Unit or Engine Control
Unit
EDF Electric Drive Fan relay assembly
EDIS Electronic Distributorless Ignition System
EEC Electronic Engine Control
EECS Evaporative Emission Control System
EEPROM Electronically Erasable PROM
EFE Early Fuel Evaporation _
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection _
EGO Exhaust Gas Oxygen sensor (see HEGO)
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation system _
EGRC EGR Control solenoid or system _
EGRV EGR Vent solenoid or system _
EMR Emission Maintenance Reminder Module
ESA Electronic Spark Advance _
ESC Electronic Spark Control _
EST Electronic Spark Timing _
ETR Emergency Tensioning Retractor _
EVAP Fuel Evaporative System _
EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center
EVO Electronic Variable Orifice _
EVP EGR Valve Position Sensor _
EVR EGR Valve Regulator _
EVRV Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve
Elect. Electronic _
Eng. Engine _
Evap. Evaporative _
Exc. Except _
"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
FFahrenheit (Degrees)
F/B Fuse Block
FBC Feedback Carburetor
FI Fuel Injector or Fuel Injection
FICD Fast Idle Control Device
FIPL Fuel Injector Pump Lever
FP Fuel Pump
FPM Fuel Pump Monitor
FPR-VSV Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Switching
Valve
FWD Front Wheel Drive
Fed. Federal
Ft. Lbs. Foot Pounds

"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
Ggrams
GND or GRND Ground
GRN Green
GRY Gray
Ga. Gauge
Gals. gallons
Gov. Governor
"H" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"H" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
H/D Heavy Duty
HAC High Altitude Compensation
HC Hydrocarbons
HEDF High Speed Electro Drive Fan relay or
circuit
HEGO Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
HEGOG or HEGO Ground circuit
HEI High Energy Ignition
HLDT Headlight
HO High Output
HP High Performance
HSC High Swirl Combustion
HSO High Specific Output
HTR Heater
HVAC Heating
Headlt. Headlight
Hg Mercury
Hgt. Height
Htr. Heater
Hz Hertz (Cycles Per Second)
"I" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"I" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
I.D. Inside Diameter
IAC Idle Air Control
IACV Idle Air Control Valve
IC Integrated Circuit
ID Identification
IDM Ignition Diagnostic Monitor
IGN Ignition system or circuit
ILC Idle Load Compensator
In. Hg Inches of Mercury
INCH Lbs. Inch Pounds
INFL REST Inflatable Restraint
INJ Injector or Injection
IP Instrument Panel
IPC Instrument Panel Cluster

"I" ABBREVIATION TABLE (con’t)
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
ISA Idle Speed Actuator
ISC Idle Speed Control
ISS Idle Stop Solenoid
ITS Idle Tracking Switch
IVSV Idle Vacuum Switching Valve
Ign. Ignition
In. Inches
Inj. Injector
"J" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"J" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
J/B Junction Block
"K" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"K" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
k/ohms 1000 ohms (kilo as in k/ohms)
kg Kilograms (weight)
kg/cm Kilograms Per Square Centimeter
KAM Keep Alive Memory
KAPWR Keep Alive Power
KM/H Kilometers Per Hour
KOEO Key On Engine Off
KOER Key On Engine Running
KS Knock Sensor
"L" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"L" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
LLiter(s)
L/D Light Duty
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LH Left Hand
LOS Limited Operation Strategy
LT BLU Light Blue
LT GRN Light Green
LUS Lock-Up Solenoid
Lbs. Pounds
Lt(s). Light(s)
Lugg. Luggage

"M" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"M" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
mA Milliamps
mV Millivolts
mfd. Microfarads
Mm Millimeters
M/T Manual Transaxle or Transmission
MA PFI Mass
MA or MAF Mass Airflow
MAF Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAFS Mass Airflow System
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
MAT Manifold Air Temperature
MCU Microprocessor Control Unit
MCV Mixture Control Valve
MEM-CAL Memory Calibration Chip
MFI Multiport Fuel Injection
MIL Malfunction Incicator Light
MLP Manual Lever Position
MPFI Multi Point Fuel Injection
MPH Miles Per Hour
MPI Multi-Point (Fuel ) Injection
Man. Manual
Mech. Mechanical
Mem. Memory
Mtr. Motor
"N" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"N" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
N.m Newton-Meter
NA Not Available
NDS Neutral Drive Switch
NGS Neutral gear Switch
NOx Oxides of Nitrogen
NPS Neutral Pressure Switch
No. Number
Nos. Numbers
"O" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"O" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
OOxygen
O.D. Outside Diameter
O/S Oversize
O2 Oxygen
OC Oxidation Catalyst
OCC Output Circuit Check
OD Overdrive
ODO Odometer

“O” ABBREVIATION TABLE (con’t)
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
OHC Overhead Camshaft
ORG Orange
OSC Output State Check
Opt. Option or Optional
oz. Ounce
ozs. Ounces
"P" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"P" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
PPark
P/C Printed Circuit
P/N Park/Neutral
P/S Power Steering
PAV Pulse Air Valve
PC-SOL Purge Control Solenoid
PCM Powertrain Control module
PCS Purge Control Solenoid
PCSDM Passenger Compartment Sensor/Diagnostic Module
PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PFE Pressure Feedback EGR sensor or circuit
PFI Port Fuel Injection (see MA SEFI)
PGM-CARB Programmed Carburetor
PGM-FI Programmed Fuel Injection
PIP Profile Ignition Pickup
PNK Pink
PPL Purple
PRNDL Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory
psi Pounds Per Square Inch
PSPS Power Steering Pressure Switch
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
PTO Power Take-Off
PWR GND Power Ground circuit
Pkg. Package
Press. Pressure
Prog. Programmed or Programmable
Pts. Pints
Pwr. Power
"Q" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"Q" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
Qts. Quarts

"R" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"R" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
RABS Rear Anti-Lock Brake System
RAC Remote Accessory Control
RAM Random Access Memory
RAP Retained Accessory Power
RECIRC Recirculation
RED Red
RH Right hand
ROM Read Only Memory
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
RVB Rear Vacuum Break
RWAL Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
RWD Rear Wheel Drive
Recirc. Recirculate or Recirculation
Reg. Regulator
Rly. Relay
"S" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"S" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
SAW Spark Angle Word _
SBC Single Bed Converter _
SBEC Single Board Engine Controller _
SC Super Charged _
SCC Spark Control Computer _
SCS Air Suction Control Solenoid _
SDM Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Module _
SDU SRS Diagnostic Unit _
SEN Sensor _
SES Service Engine Soon _
SFI Sequential (Port) Fuel Injection _
SIG RTN Signal Return circuit _
SIL Shift Indicator Light _
SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint _
SMEC Single Module Engine Controller _
SOHC Single Overhead Cam _
SOL or SoL Solenoid _
SPFI Sequential Port Fuel Injection _
SPK Spark Control _
SPOUT Spark Output Signal _
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) _
SS 3/4-4/3 Shift Solenoid circuit _
SSI Solid State Ignition _
STAR Self-Test Automatic Readout _
STI Self Test Input circuit _
STO Self-Test Output _
SUB-O2 Sub Oxygen Sensor _
Sen. Or Sens. Sensor _
Sol. Solenoid _
Sprchg. Supercharger _
Strg. Steering _
Susp. Suspension _
Sw. Switch _
Sys. System _

"T" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"T" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
T.V. Throttle Valve _
TAB Thermactor Air By-Pass _
TAC Thermostatic Air Cleaner _
TAD Thermactor Air Diverter _
TAN Tan _
TBI Throttle Body Injection _
TCC Torque Converter Clutch _
TCCS Toyota Computer Control System
TDC Top Dead Center _
TDCL Total Diagnostic Communication
TFI Thick Film Ignition system _
TGS Top Gear Switch (cancels SIL in
THERMAC Thermostatic Air Cleaner _
THS Transmission Hydraulic Switch _
TP/TPS Throttle Position Sensor _
TPI Tuned Port Injection _
TPS Throttle Position Sensor/Switch
TS Temperature Sensor _
TSB Technical Service Bulletin _
TTS Transmission Temperature Switch
TV Thermovalve _
TWC Three-Way Catalyst _
Temp. Temperature _
Trans. Transaxle/Transmission _
"V" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"V" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
VValve _
VAF Vane Air Flow sensor or circuit _
VAPS Variable Assist Power Steering _
VAT Vane Air Temperature _
VATS Vehicle Anti-Theft System _
VBATT Vehicle Battery Voltage _
VCC Viscous Converter Clutch _
VIN Vehicle Identification Number _
VIO Violet _
VLR Volt Loop Reserve _
VM Vacuum Modulator _
VM Vane Meter _
VOM Volt-Ohmmeter (Analog) _
VPWR Vehicle Power supply voltage (10-14
VREF Voltage Reference (ECA supplied ref
VRV Vacuum Regulator Valve _
VSC Vehicle Speed Control sensor or sign
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor or signal _
VSV Vacuum Switching Valve _
Vac. Vacuum _
Volt. Voltage _

"W" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"W" ABBREVIATION TABLE
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
W/ With _
W/O Without _
WAC WOT WOT A/C Cut-off switch
WAC Wide Open Throttle A/C
WHT White _
WOT Wide Open Throttle _
YEL Yellow _

A/C COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL CHECKING
1999 Dodge Pickup R1500
1999 GENERAL SERVICING
A/C Compressor Refrigerant Oil Checking
All Models
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For compressor applications, see COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS &
BODY DESIGNATIONS. DO NOT exceed A/C system refrigerant oil
capacity when servicing system. See CAPACITIES.
BODY DESIGNATIONS
BODY DESIGNATIONS (CHRYSLER CORP. CARS)
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Model ( 1) Body Designation
Avenger & Sebring Coupe ................................ "FJ22" Body
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus ................................. "JA" Body
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M ........................... "LH" Body
Neon ..................................................... "PL" Body
Sebring Convertible ...................................... "JX" Body
(1) - Body codes are determined by fifth character of VIN code.
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BODY DESIGNATIONS (CHRYSLER CORP. LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)
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Model Body Designation
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager ..................... "NS" Series
Dakota ................................................. "AN" Series
Durango ................................................ "DN" Series
Ram Pickup .......................................... "BR/BE" Series
Ram Van/Wagon .......................................... "AB" Series
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BODY DESIGNATIONS (FORD MOTOR CO. LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)
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Model Body Designation
Explorer & Mountaineer .................................. "U" Series
Pickup .................................................. "F" Series
Ranger .................................................. "R" Series
Van ..................................................... "E" Series
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BODY DESIGNATIONS (GENERAL MOTORS CARS)
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Model ( 1) Body Designation
Alero, Cutlass, Grand Am & Malibu ......................... "N" Body
Aurora & Riviera .......................................... "G" Body
Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre & LSS ................... "H" Body
Camaro & Firebird ......................................... "F" Body
Catera .................................................... "V" Body
Cavalier & Sunfire ........................................ "J" Body
Century, Grand Prix, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo &
Regal .................................................... "W" Body

DeVille & Seville ......................................... "K" Body
Corvette .................................................. "Y" Body
Eldorado .................................................. "E" Body
Metro ..................................................... "M" Body
Park Avenue ............................................... "C" Body
Prizm ..................................................... "S" Body
Saturn .................................................... "Z" Body
(1) - Body codes are determined by fourth character of VIN code.
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BODY DESIGNATIONS (GENERAL MOTORS LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)
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Model ( 1) Body Designation
Astro & Safari
2WD ................................................... "M" Series
4WD ................................................... "L" Series
Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
2WD ................................................... "S" Series
4WD ................................................... "T" Series
Commercial Chassis & Motorhome .......................... "P" Series
Escalade, Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
2WD ................................................... "C" Series
4WD ................................................... "K" Series
Express & Savana ........................................ "G" Series
Tracker ................................................. "J" Series
Montana, Silhouette & Venture ........................... "U" Series
(1) - Series codes are determined by fifth character of VIN code.
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BODY DESIGNATIONS (JEEP LIGHT TRUCKS)
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Model ( 1) Body Designation
Cherokee ............................................... "XJ" Series
Grand Cherokee ......................................... "WJ" Series
Wrangler ............................................... "TJ" Series
(1) - Series codes are determined by fifth character of VIN code.
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COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS
COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS (CARS)
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Application Compressor
Chrysler Corp.
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L (DOHC) ........................ Nippondenso 10PA17C 10-Cyl.
2.5L (SOHC) .............................. Sanden MSC90-C Scroll
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus .................... Sanden TRS-90 Scroll
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M ........ Nippondenso 10PA17 10-Cyl.
Neon .................................. Nippondenso 10PA17 10-Cyl.
Sebring Convertible ......................... Sanden TRS-90 Scroll
Ford Motor Co.
Except Taurus 3.4L SHO ........................ Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Taurus 3.4L SHO .................................... Sanden Scroll
General Motors (1)
"C" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.

"E" Body ................................. Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"F" Body
3.8L Engine ................................. Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
5.7L Engine ................................. Harrison V7 7-Cyl.
"G" Body
Aurora ................................. Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
Riviera ..................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"H" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"J" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"K" Body ................................. Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"M" Body ..................................... Nippondenso 10-Cyl.
"N" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"S" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"V" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"W" Body ...................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"Y" Body ...................................... Harrison V7 7-Cyl.
"Z" Body ....................................... Zexel Rotary Vane
(1) - Body codes are determined by fourth character of VIN code.
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COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS (LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)
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Application Compressor
Chrysler Corp.
Dakota & Ram Pickup ........................ Sanden SD-7H15 7-Cyl.
Durango .................................... Sanden SD-7H15 7-Cyl.
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager .... Nippondenso 10PA17 10-Cyl.
Ram Van/Wagon ............................... Sanden TR-105 Scroll
Ford Motor Co.
"E" Series Van ................................ Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Expedition & Navigator ........................ Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Explorer & Mountaineer ........................ Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
"F" Series Pickup
Except Super Duty ........................... Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Super Duty ............................... Sanden SD-7H15 7 Cyl.
Ranger ........................................ Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Villager ........................................... FS-10 10-Cyl.
Windstar ...................................... Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
General Motors (1)
"C" & "K" Series ......................... Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"G" Series .................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
"J" Series ................................... Nippondenso 10-Cyl.
"L" & "M" Series ......................... Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"P" Series ............................... Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"S" & "T" Series
2.2L ........................................ Harrison V7 7-Cyl.
4.3L ................................... Harrison HD6/HT6 6-Cyl.
"U" Series .................................... Harrison V5 5-Cyl.
Jeep
Cherokee ................................... Sanden SD-7H15 7-Cyl.
Grand Cherokee ........................ Nippondenso 10PA17 10-Cyl.
Wrangler ................................... Sanden SD-7H15 7-Cyl.
(1) - Series codes are determined by fifth character of VIN code.
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CAPACITIES
NOTE: Always refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine
compartment or A/C compressor label while servicing A/C

system. If A/C specification label and specifications in this
article differ, use underhood label specifications.
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-134a REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (CARS)
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Application (1) Oil Oz. Refrigerant Oz.
Chrysler Corp.
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L (DOHC) ...................... 2.7-4.1 ......... 24.7-26.1
2.5L (SOHC) ...................... 5.7-6.4 ......... 24.7-26.1
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus ............. 5.0 ................ 20.0
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M ....... 5.0 ................ 28.0
Neon ................................. 6.8 ................ 28.0
Sebring Convertible .................. 5.0 ................ 20.0
Ford Motor Co.
Continental .......................... 7.0 ................ 34.0
Contour, Cougar & Mystique ........... (1) ................. (1)
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis ....... 7.0 ................ 38.0
Escort, Coupe & Tracer ............... 7.0 ................ 28.0
Mustang .............................. 7.0 ................ 34.0
Sable & Taurus ....................... 7.0 ................ 34.0
Town Car ............................. 7.0 ................ 38.0
General Motors
"C" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 32.0
"E" & "K" Bodies ................ (1) 8.0-9.0 ............. 32.0
"F" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 24.0
"G" Body
With HD6/HT6 Compressor ............ 8.0 ................ 32.0
With V5 Compressor ................. 9.0 ................ 32.0
"H" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 32.0
"J" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 24.0
"M" Body ............................. 3.4 ........... 19.0-21.0
"N" Body ............................. 9.0 ................. ( 2)
"S" Body ......................... (3) 4.1 ........... 22.9-26.5
"V" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 33.5
"W" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 30.0
"Y" Body ............................. 9.0 ................ 24.0
"Z" Body ............................. 5.0 ................ 24.0
(1) - Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to
underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for
specified oil type.
(2) - Refrigerant capacity for Alero and Grand Am is 36.0 ounces.
Refrigerant capacity for Cutlass and Malibu is 28.0 ounces.
(3) - Compressor oil capacity.
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REFRIGERANT OIL & R-134a REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS)
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Application (1) Oil Oz. Refrigerant Oz.
Chrysler Corp.
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager
Without Rear Unit ................... 9.0 ............... 34.0
With Rear Unit ..................... 13.4 ............... 44.0
Dakota ................................ 8.1 ............... 28.0
Durango
Without Rear Unit ................... 5.5 ............... 28.0
With Rear Unit ...................... 8.0 ............... 30.0
Ram Pickup ............................ 8.1 ............... 30.0
Ram Van/Wagon
Without Rear Unit ................... 8.0 ............... 34.0

With Rear Unit ..................... 10.0 ............... 46.0
Ford Motor Co.
"E" Series
With Rear Unit ..................... 13.0 ............... 64.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 9.0 ............... 44.0
Expedition & Navigator ................ (2) ................ (2)
Explorer & Mountaineer ................ 7.0 ............... 30.0
F150/F250 Pickup ...................... 9.0 ............... 32.0
F250HD/F350 Pickup .................... 9.0 ............... 32.0
Ranger ................................ 7.0 ............... 30.0
Villager
With Rear Unit ..................... 11.0 ............... 56.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 7.0 ............... 32.0
Windstar
With Rear Unit ..................... 13.0 ............... 56.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 9.0 ............... 44.0
General Motors
"C" & "K" Series
Pickup & Sierra ..................... 8.0 ............... 32.0
Crew Cab & Utility .................. 8.0 ............... 36.0
Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
With Rear Unit ..................... 11.0 ............... 64.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 8.0 ............... 36.0
"G" Series
With Rear Unit ..................... 11.0 ............... 78.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 8.0 ............... 48.0
"J" Series ............................ 3.4 ............... 21.0
"L" & "M" Series
With Rear Unit ..................... 11.0 ............... 48.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 8.0 ............... 32.0
"P" Series ............................ 8.0 ................ ( 2)
"S" & "T" Series
2.2L ................................ 9.0 .......... 30.0-32.0
4.3L ................................ 8.0 .......... 30.0-32.0
"U" Series
With Rear Unit ..................... 11.0 ............... 46.0
Without Rear Unit ................... 8.0 ............... 32.0
Jeep
Cherokee .............................. 8.1 ............... 20.0
Grand Cherokee ........................ 5.8 ............... 24.0
Wrangler .............................. 8.1 ............... 20.0
(1) - Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to
underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for
specified oil type.
(2) - Refrigerant oil and/or refrigerant capacity not available from
manufacturer. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in
engine compartment.
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REFRIGERANT OILS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: Use ONLY the specified oil for the A/C system or compressor.
Always check the underhood A/C specification label or A/C
compressor label before adding refrigerant oil to A/C
compressor/system.
NOTE: For compressor applications, see COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS &
BODY DESIGNATIONS. DO NOT exceed A/C system refrigerant oil
capacity when servicing system. See CAPACITIES.

Use only NEW, moisture-free refrigerant oil in A/C systems.
Refrigerant oil is highly refined with a very low moisture content.
Oil container must be tightly closed when not in use, or moisture from
air will be absorbed into refrigerant oil.
Refrigerant R-134a systems use Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG)
refrigerant oil. Using a mineral oil based lubricant with R-134a
systems will result in A/C compressor failure due to lack of proper
lubrication.
All compressors have different lubrication requirements and
use different Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oils. Use only the
specified PAG refrigerant oil for the appropriate system and A/C
compressor. Always check the underhood A/C specification label or A/C
compressor label before adding refrigerant oil to A/C
compressor/system. See listing of refrigerant oils currently available
from the vehicle manufacturers.
NOTE: PAG oil absorbs moisture very rapidly, 2.3-5.6 percent by
weight as compared to a mineral oil absorption rate of .005
percent by weight.
CHRYSLER CORP., JEEP & EAGLE
Use ND-8 PAG oil, SUN PAG 56 oil, SP-10 PAG oil, or SP-20 PAG
oil.
FORD MOTOR CO.
Use YN-12B or YN-12C PAG Refrigerant Oil (specification WSH-
M1C231-B) or SP-20 PAG Oil (specification WST-M1C231-B2).
GENERAL MOTORS
On all models except Saturn, use PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part
No. 12345923). On Saturn, use Saturn PAG refrigerant oil.
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS
DISCHARGING SYSTEM
Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment before loosening any fittings. Follow
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
DISCONNECTING LINES & FITTINGS
After system is discharged, carefully clean area around all
fittings to be opened. Always use 2 wrenches when loosening or
tightening fittings. Some refrigerant lines are connected with a
spring-lock coupling. Special tools may be required to disconnect
lines. To prevent dirt and moisture from entering system, cap all
openings as soon as lines are removed. DO NOT remove service valve
caps until ready to connect lines and fittings.
NOTE: All R-134a based systems use 1/2-16 ACME threaded fittings.
Ensure all replacement parts match the connections of the
system being worked on.
CONNECTING LINES & FITTINGS
Always use new a gasket or "O" rings when connecting lines or

fittings. Coat "O" rings with refrigerant oil, and ensure it is not
twisted during installation. To prevent damage to lines and fittings,
always use 2 wrenches or specified tools. Keep refrigerant oil off
fitting threads. Long term contact of oil on threads may cause future
damage to threads.
PLACING SYSTEM IN OPERATION
After component service or replacement has been completed,
evacuate system thoroughly with a vacuum pump. Charge system with
proper amount of refrigerant. See REFRIGERANT OIL & REFRIGERANT
SPECIFICATIONS article in GENERAL SERVICING. Perform leak test. After
system has been leak tested, check system operation.
NOTE: A/C systems normally will not need additional refrigerant oil
unless oil loss has occurred due to ruptured lines, leaking
compressor seals, compressor overhaul or component
replacement.
CHECKING COMPRESSOR OIL
FORD FS-10 10-CYLINDER
1) Slowly discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Drain as much
compressor oil from suction and discharge ports as possible. Rotate
compressor shaft 6-8 revolutions by hand, while pouring oil from
ports. Collect oil in a clean container and measure amount drained. DO
NOT reuse old refrigerant oil.
2) If amount drained is 3-5 ounces, add amount drained plus
one ounce of refrigerant oil to replacement compressor. If amount
drained is more than 5 ounces, add the same amount that was drained
from old compressor. If amount drained is less than 3 ounces, add 3
ounces to compressor. See FORD FS-10 COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL
CAPACITIES table. Add refrigerant oil to replacement compressor
through suction port.
3) Use new "O" rings on refrigerant lines. Install A/C
compressor. Evacuate and charge system. Perform leak test. Ensure A/C
system is operating properly.
FORD FS-10 COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES
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Component Ounces
Accumulator/Receiver-Drier
Except Villager .............................................. ( 1)
Villager ..................................................... 2.0
Condenser
Except Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Villager & Windstar ........ 1.0
Contour & Mystique ........................................... 0.7
Villager ................................................. 1.0-1.7
Windstar ..................................................... 1.5
Evaporator
Except Contour, Mystique, Villager & Windstar ................ 3.0
Contour & Mystique ........................................... 0.7
Villager (Front Or Rear) ................................. 1.5-2.5
Windstar ..................................................... 4.0
Other Components (2) ........................................... 2.0
Refrigerant Lines (3)
Contour, Cougar & Mystique ................................ 1.0-1.7
(1) - Drain and measure oil from old accumulator. On Continental,

Contour, Cougar, Escort, Mustang, Mystique, Tracer and Windstar,
drill two 1/2" holes in bottom of old accumulator, and drain. On
all models, add the same amount of oil drained plus 2 ounces of
refrigerant oil to new accumulator.
(2) - Add refrigerant oil following replacement of other system
components such as hoses, fixed orifice tube, A/C clutch cycling
switch, A/C compressor pressure relief valve, system pressure
cut-off switch, or service valve, compressor shaft seal, "O"
ring or hose leaks.
(3) - If all lines have been replaced.
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HARRISON HD6/HT6, HD6/HR-6HE 6-CYL., V5 5-CYL. & V7 7-CYL.
NOTE: Replacement compressor may be shipped with 8-9 ounces of
refrigerant oil. Drain shipping refrigerant oil into a clean
container and retain for use.
1) If possible, operate system for several minutes to
stabilize system. Turn engine off. Discharge A/C system, using
approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C
compressor. Drain and measure refrigerant oil from old compressor
through suction and discharge ports, and drain plug.
2) If no compressor oil leaks exist, and more than one ounce
is drained, add amount drained from old compressor. If less than one
ounce is drained from old compressor, add 2 ounces of refrigerant oil.
3) When replacing other A/C components, add specified amount
of refrigerant oil to component. See HD6/HT6, HD6/HR-6HE, V5 & V7
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES table. Install compressor drain
plug and compressor. Evacuate and charge system. Perform leak test.
Ensure A/C system is operating properly.
NOTE: Approximately 3 ounces of refrigerant oil, suspended in
refrigerant, will be lost due to a large, abrupt leak. When
replacing a faulty A/C component, add amount of oil specified
for component plus 3 ounces to compensate for oil loss. If
oil cannot easily be added to component, add it to
accumulator.
HD6/HT6, HD6/HR-6HE V5 & V7 COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES
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Component Ounces
Cars
Accumulator/Receiver-Drier
Except "F", "N", "V" & "W" Bodies .......................... 3.5
"F", "N", "V" & "W" Bodies ................................. ( 1)
Compressor
"C" Body ................................................... ( 2)
"E", "K", "V" & "Y" Bodies ................................. 2.0
"F", "G", "H", "J", "P", "N" & "W" Bodies .................. ( 3)
Condenser .................................................... 1.0
Evaporator ................................................... 3.0
Trucks & Vans
Accumulator/Receiver-Drier
Except "U" Series .......................................... 3.5
"U" Series ................................................. ( 4)
Compressor
Except "U" Series .......................................... ( 3)
"U" Series ................................................. ( 2)
Condenser
Except "U" Series .......................................... 1.0
"U" Series ................................................. ( 4)

Evaporator
Except "U" Series .......................................... 3.0
"U" Series ................................................. ( 4)
(1) - Add amount drained from old accumulator/receiver-drier plus one
ounce.
(2) - Ensure replacement compressor contains the same amount of
refrigerant oil as was drained from old compressor.
(3) - Drain and measure refrigerant oil from old compressor. If old
compressor had less than one ounce, add 2 ounces of refrigerant
oil to replacement compressor. If old compressor had more than
one ounce, add the same amount of refrigerant oil to replacement
compressor.
(4) - Information not available from manufacturer.
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NIPPONDENSO 10-CYLINDER
General Motors (Metro & Tracker)
1) Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Drain, measure
and discard refrigerant oil from old compressor. Drain refrigerant oil
from replacement compressor. Add refrigerant oil to replacement
compressor equal to amount drained from oil compressor.
2) Add specified amount of refrigerant oil to components that
are replaced during compressor replacement. See NIPPONDENSO 10-
CYLINDER COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES table. Install A/C
compressor. Evacuate and charge system. Perform leak test.
NIPPONDENSO 10-CYLINDER COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES
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Component Ounces
Compressor ..................................................... 3.0
Condenser .................................................. 0.7-1.0
Receiver-Drier ................................................. 0.3
System Total ................................................... 3.4
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NIPPONDENSO 10PA17/10PA17C 10-CYL.
Chrysler Corp. (Avenger & Sebring Coupe)
1) Remove A/C compressor. Drain and measure oil from old
compressor. Replacement compressor is shipped with 3.4 ounces of oil.
From replacement compressor, drain the difference between system oil
capacity and amount of oil drained from replacement compressor.
2) Add specified amount of refrigerant oil to components that
are replaced during compressor replacement. See 10PA17/10PA17C
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES table. When replacing components
listed, DO NOT exceed system total capacity.
Chrysler Corp. & Jeep (Caravan, Concorde, Grand Cherokee,
Intrepid, LHS, Neon, Town & Country, Voyager & 300M)
1) Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect refrigerant hoses at
compressor. Remove compressor bolts and A/C compressor.
2) Remove suction port on top of A/C compressor, and drain
and measure oil. On Grand Cherokee, add the same amount of oil drained
from old compressor to replacement compressor.
3) On all other models, add amount of oil to compressor equal
to the total system capacity minus amount retained in components that
are not being replaced. See 10PA17/10PA17C COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL
CAPACITIES table. Install A/C compressor. Evacuate and charge A/C