A/C COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REFRIGERANT REPEAT LEAKS. Cadillac Limousine 1986

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985-90 C DEVILLES AND FLEETWOODS

Some 1985-1990 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a service A/C light due to a refrigerant leak from a crack in the metal tube section of the compressor hose assembly. The crack may be caused by loose A/C compressor mounting bolts. The A/C compressor may be loose to the mounting bracket or the bracket may be loose to the block. NOTE: The BCM may or may not store a BCM diagnostic code F46, F47, and/or F48.

To diagnose and repair this condition:

1. Remove the A/C compressor using the appropriate Service Information Manual.

2. Torque the A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts to 45 N-m (33 ft. lbs.).

3. Reinstall the A/C compressor and torque bolts to 30 N-m (22 ft. lbs.).

4. Install new compressor hose assembly listed below.

1985-1987 P/N 1634220 1988 P/N 25535806 1989 P/N 25535804 1990 1st design P/N 25535804

1st design (before approximate VIN breakpoint 207852). A/C compressor and condenser hose are stamped with P/N 25535804 with metal tubing from clip to accumulator.

1990 2nd design P/N 25553988

2nd design (after approximate VIN breakpoint 207852). A/C compressor and condenser hose are stamped with P/N 25553988 with metal tubing three inches before accumulator only.

5. Evacuate and recharge A/C system using the R-12 Charging Capacity chart below:

1985 2-7/8 lbs. 1986 2-1/2 lbs. 1987-1988 2-3/8 lbs. 1989-1990 2-7/8 lbs.

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