11 Maintenance
Compressor belt
Belt tension (it is important that the belt is al-
lowed to cool before re- tensioning)
Idle pulley
Automatic belt tightener (if present)
Tightening bolts
Compressor
Compressor pulley
Drier filter
Condenser fin
Evaporator fin
Condensation drain water
Centrifugal blower or axial fan
Internal temperature
A/C system pressure test
Integrity of wiring connections
Status of refrigerant pipes and fittings
Refrigerant R134a charge
Oil compressor
Tightening control
Tbl. 05: Maintenance
Cool Top
Item
Wear
Loose tension
Noise/Blocked
Noise/Blocked
Loose fastening
Noise/Blocked
Clutch engagement
Poor efficiency
Dirty/Leakage
Dirty/Leakage
Water inside vehicle
Noise/Blocked
Poor A/C efficiency
Poor A/C efficiency
No work or intermit-
tent operation
A/C systems empty
Poor A/C efficiency
A/C systems empty
Poor A/C efficiency
Oil removed during
charging of the refri-
gerant
Blocked
Possible
reason
5,000 km
Check/Repair
Period
Annual or
35,000 km
100,000 km
Change
Check/Repair
Change
Change
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Change
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Check/Repair
Refill
Refill
Check/Repair
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