76 - 13069 (2 - 72)
MODEL.. 17172.. AIR CONDITIONER
CITROEN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10400 S. W. 187th St. PHONE 305-235-3311
Miami, FLA. - U.S.A. TELEX 31-350
IMPORTANT:
Use refrigeration oil on all seats and threads. Do not remove protective caps from fittings until ready to
connect hoses. Use back-up wrench on all fittings.
NOTE:
A 50% mixture of antifreeze must be used in the cooling system. The front license plate must be mounted
above the air intake. The original engine thermostat must be replaced by one with a setting of 70C (158F).
Obtain from Citroen under part # D 234-01.
PREPARATION OF CAR
1. Remove both front fenders.
2. Remove windshield washer reservoir support bracket from right front fender and discard.
3. Remove spare tire. Remove (2) bolts at each end of radiator air intake housing support bracket and
(2) sheet metal screws attached to intake housing.
4. Remove and retain (6) sheet metal screws holding fabric connector to radiator shroud. Remove air
intake housing.
5. See FIG. 1 mark centers and drill (2) holes 1-3/5" dia. with hole - insert grommets.
6. For DS-21 series cars ONLY refer to FIG. 2 . Remove and rotate180 degrees the clamps securing the
high pressure hydraulic lines to the pump
Note: use care so as not to over bend or kink the lines.
7. Now move into passenger compartment. Lift floor mat and locate centers as shown in FIG. 3 and
drill (2) 1 3/8" holes through the floor panel for freon hoses. (CAUTION: Drill carefully as this is a
double wall compartment and you need only to penetrate the metal firewall below the floor mat.)
Insert grommets in the holes.
8. Locate the center as shown in FIG. 3 and drill (1) 3/4" hole for drain hose. (CAUTION: Hydraulic
and fuel lines lie beyond this wall.)
9. Slit the heat duct on the underside ofthe dash on passenger's side and flatten against bottom of dash
as shown in FIG. 4
10 Remove (2) black sheet metal screws holding heater control panel to dashboard. Discard screws.
Remove and discard (2) sheet metal screws which secure the (2) upper controls to the dashboard.
Remove and discard the (4) plastic screw plugs.
11. Remove and discard (2) machine screws which hold the heater control to the transmission tunnel.
12. Trim both ends of rubber molding from under dash section of steering column cover.
13. Remove and discard metal trim molding and trim rubber tuck-tab from extreme right hand side of
under dash.
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FIG 1 FIG 2
FIG 3 FIG 4
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EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
1. Evaporator Hanger Bracket #15-13066A: Place bracket on underside of dash as shown in FIG 5 and
attach with (4) #10 x 3/4" sheet metal screws.
2. Cut (2) holes for freon hoses and (1) hole for drain hose through floor mat and re-install.
3. Insert the 90 degree end ofthe 40" long #6 freon hose through the lower hole in the engine
compartment and the lower hole in the passengerÆs compartment. Next insert the 45degree end of
the 20" long #10 freon hose through the upper hole in the passenger side and through the upper hole
in the engine compartment. Slip insulation tube over #10 frcon hoses. Now attach these freon hoses to
the evaporator and expansion valve. (Use back-up wrench and refrigeration oil on all fittings.). Push
insulation hose over the fitting. Make sure that. fitting is fully covered.
4. On the underside ofthe dashboard there are (8) Phillips Head sheet metal screws. Numbering from the
left side of dash panel remove screws and washers numbered 2 & 8. Hang evaporator into hanger
bracket on under side of dash. Now line up the left and right hand evaporator brackets with the (2)
existing holes and re-install, the (2) Phillips screws. (Use washer on left side only.).
5. Drain hose 1/2" I.D.~x 10" long: Insert in pre-drilled hole and attach to drain tube on evaporator.
6. Secure black ground lead of evaporator blower motor with #8 x 1/2" sheet metal screw to firewall
under the right edge of carpet.
7. Evaporator bracket, center #15-13O64A: Place bracket as shown in FIG: 6 push up snugly so that
evaporator front makes firm contact with the under dash panel and attach with (3) #10 x 1 1/4" sheet
metal screws.
8. Heater-Controls: Attach heater control to the lower threaded holes of evaporator bracket using (2)
10-32 x 1/2" machine screws, and (2) #10 Star Lock washer. Attach the air distribution controls to the
upper inner threaded holes on evaporator bracket. PALLAS MODEL ONLY: Attach heater control
light with (2) # 10 x 3/8" sheet metal screws to evaporator bracket (See FIG: 6_). Now install control
panel using (2) #10x32 x 7/8" machine screw. (Use upper mounting holes only).
9. Cross cut center ofrubber grommet shown in FIG:7 insert molded multiple connector of external wire
rness through grommet and connect to evaporator.
10. Route red wire behind evaporator and connect to orange lead ofblower motor.
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FIG 5
FIG 6 FIG 7
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COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
1. REFER T0 FIG: 8. Attach idler pulley #96−12134 (with cir−clip to rear) securely to eccentric
#43−10790 using shoulder bolt provided. Using the 1/2ö x 1ö bolt and lock washer attach idler
assembly to compressor mount.
2. Attach compressor mount #79−i3047A securely to engine block with (4) 9 mm x 30 mm bolts and
lock washers provided. Be sure to tighten bolts uniformly.
3. Attach service valves and clutch to compressor. (NOTE: See instructions for proper clutch mounting in
the clutch carton.)
4. Position compressor on mount and secure with (4). 3/8" x 1" bolts and lock washers supplied. (DO
NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.)
5. Remove nut & washer from lower stud on underside ofwater pump. Referring to FIG: 8, first place
spacer 21/64" 1.0. x 5/32" and then the front compressor brace #14-13055 on the stud. Replace
original washer and nut. (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME). Attach compressor end ofthe same
brace with 3/8" x 1ö\" bolt, lock washer and nut provided. (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME)
6. Rear compressor brace #14-13052A: Remove air cleaner, place rear end ofbrace on stud and replace
the original nuts and washers loosely. Attach compressor end ofbrace using (2) 3/8" x 1" bolts and
lock washers supplied.
7. With compressor and braces loosely mounted, make certain the pulleys are in alignment, carefully and
uniformly tighten all bolts on the compressor and braces..
8. Remove (4) hex head sheet metal screws that hold the fan blade to water pump pulley assembly - ease
blade forward enough to pass compressor belt between fan blade and onto pulley. Reposition fan blade
and replace sheet metal screws.
9. Wrap compressor belt around clutch and tighten with idler pulley.
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AIR INTAKE SHROUD
1.Notice how flange of shroud's are positioned between the first fin and the end plates ofthe coil.
Remove the (4) #8 x 1/2" sheet metal screws that hold the air intake shroud ofboth condenser
assemblies. Set shrouds aside.
2. Attach 90 degree end ofthe 74ö long #8 freon hose to upper fitting ofthe left hand condenser. Next
attach the 60" long #6 freon hose to lower fitting and the other end ofthe hose to the upper fitting of
the right hand condenser. Now attach the 29" long #6 freon hose to lower fitting of right hand
condenser. See FIG: 9 . (Use back−up wrench and refrigeration oil on all fittings).
3. Referring to FIG: 10 place condenser in fender well. Insert (1) #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screw through
upper slot hole in fender well panel line−up with hole in condenser bracket and torque only slightly.
Now push condenser back, so that the plastic housing rest against the chassis member. Attach black
ground lead of condenser motor and the condenser to the chassis frame using (1) #10 x 1/2" sheet
metal screw. Now torque the sheet metal screw in fender well panel.
Repeat same procedure for the second condenser.
4. Clamp freon hoses to chassis frame using (2) oval hose clamps see FIG: 10 & 11.
5. Clamp freon hoses to chassis cross member using (4) 1ö hose clamps see FIG: 11 & 12
6. Insert turn signal and parking light wires through bushing in shroud.
7. Referring to FIG: 13 & l4 bend sides of shroud forward. Position shroud in bumper and place the
flanges ofthe shroud between the first fin and the end plates ofthe coil. Now secure shroud with the
(4) #8 x 1/2" Sheet metal screws to the condenser assembly. Repeat opera&ion for the second
condenser.
FIG 9 FIG 10
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FIG 11 FIG 12
FIG 14
FIG 13
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DRIER INSTALLATION
1. Referring to FIG: 15, attach drier bracket #l5−13093A using the 1/4" x 3/8" bolt and 1/4" lock washer
to the innermost threaded hole ofthe triangular shaped plate. Install drier and position with the "IN"
fitting forward (do not connect hoses at this time).
ELECTRICAL
1. Attach green ground lead ofwire harness to terminal #5 of relay supplied. Using (2) #10 x 1/2" sheet
metal screws attach relay as shown in FIG: 16 Be sure eyelet terminal ofground lead is secured by one
ofthe mounting screws.
2. Now make all electrical connection to the relay, battery, and condenser motors referring to FIG: 18
3. Install high pressure limit switch on discharge valve and connect black clutch lead and clutch field coil
wire to limit switch.
GENERAL
1. Referring to FIG: 1. connect the #8 condenser hose to the discharge fitting on the compressor.
Connect the #6 condenser hose to the IN side ofthe drier. To the OUT side ofthe drier connect the
#6 hose from the evaporator. Finally connect #10 hose from the evaporator to the Suction fitting of
compressor (Use refrigeration oil and back−up wrenches on all fittings).
2. Use (2) 7 long plastic ties to secure the #8 freon hose to the drier bracket and the wire harness clutch
lead to #8 freon hose. See FIG: 17 Use (1) 1" clamp to secure #6 freon hose to splash pan.
3. Charge system. See charging procedure.
4. Re−install both fenders. Make sure that both fresh air hoses are connected properly.
5. Place windshield washer reservoir in rack previously used for L.H.M. spare fluid and replace hose
with 46" long plastic hose provided.
6. Seal all holes in firewall with putty.
7. Position CoolAire decal on the bottom center of rear window.
8. Attach CRD Hose 1 1/2" x 6" to Footwell nozzle of evaporator case.
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FIG 16
FIG 15
FIG 17
FIG 18
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EVACUATION AND CHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Remove protective caps from gage ports of compressor service valves. Connect gage manifold low
pressure hose to compressor (5/8") suction service valve gage port. Connect high pressure gage
manifold hose to compressor (1/2") discharge service valve gage port.
2. Connect gage manifold center hose to refrigerant container. OPEN refrigerant Container valve.
3. Crack open high pressure gage manifold valve and allow refrigerant vapor to enter system until a
pressure of (50) psi is observed on low pressure gage CLOSE high pressure gage manifold valve.
CLOSE refrigerant container valve and disconnect hose from container.
4. Using a leak detector, thoroughly check all connections, the compressor, evaporator, condenser and
drier. Repair any leaks at this time.
5. Connect gage manifold center hose to vacuum pump. OPEN both gage manifold valves and start
vacuum pump.
6. After vacuum pump has run at least (15) minutes, CLOSE both gage manifold fold valves and stop
vacuum pump. Low pressure gage should indicate at least 28" vacuum. High pressure gage should read
(0) Psi or below.
7. Disconnect gage manifold center hose at vacuum pump and connect to refrigerant container. OPEN
refrigerant container valve. Loosen gage manifold center hose at gage manifold. Refrigerant released will
purge air from hose. Tighten center hose connection at gage manifold.
8. Crack open high pressure gage manifold valve and allow refrigerant vapor to enter system until a
pressure of (0) to (5) psi is observed on low pressure gage CLOSE high pressure gage manifold valve.
CLOSE refrigerant container valve and disconnect hose from container.
9. Repeat steps 5 and 6. This will complete double evacuation procedure necessary úor thorough moisture
and air removal.
10. Disconnect gage manifold center hose at vacuum pump.
11. Connect gage manifold center hose to refrigerant container valve. Crack center hole at manifold to
allow refrigerant to purge the air from the hose. Re tighten center hose. OPEN suction valve on gage
manifold and admit refrigerant until system is all container pressure.
12. Start engine and set idle at approximately 1,000 RPM. If shop tempera− temperature is 90 or above,
place fan in front of radiator to simulate ram air flow. Turn blower switch to high and temperature
switch to city. Add freon until bubbles disappear from sight glass.
13. Turn off engine. Disconnect gage manifold hoses, replace protective caps on both service valves on
compressor. Recheck system for leaks.
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EVACUATION AND CHARGING PROCEDURE
The importance of removing moisture laden air from an air conditioning system cannot be over
emphasized. All systems incorporate a drier to absorb very small quantities of moisture which might
remain in a system following the best possible evacuation. This device, however, cannot be depended upon
to do the complete job. Therefore, we must thoroughly evacuate each new system, as well as at the time
service is performed subsequent to installation.
Figure #1 shows the minimum system vacuum permissible for not less than 30 minutes, to insure the best
possible evacuation . Note how, with the lower ambient temperatures, that a deeper vacuum must be
attained to completely vaporize or "boil−off" moisture laden air trapped in the system.
High vacuum pumps necessary to obtain the deeper vacuums are for the most part prohibitively expensive.
As a result, the double evacuation procedure permits basically the same end results; that is a clean dry
system. This is brought about by the "blotting"" action ofthe refrigerant introduced into the system first as
part ofthe regular leak test and secondly when the system vacuum is broken with refrigerant at the end of
the first 15 minute evacuation period.
FIGURE #1
Inches of Ambient
Vacuum Temperature
29.56 50 F
29.40 60 F
29.18 70 F
28.89 80 F
28.50 90 F
27.99 100 F
27.33 110 F
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COOLAIRE WARRANTY POLICY #718
1. The CoolAire warranty is for 12 months or 12,000 miles covering both parts and labor against defects
in material and workmanship to the original owner. CoolAire s warranty does not honor any parts or
components that are damaged in any way due to improper installation or use other than that for which
the part was intended.
2. All replacement in−warranty component parts must be purchased through CoolAire or it's distributors
and/or dealers. Parts obtained from other sources will only be covered up to the amount equal to
CoolAire's price list allowance.
3. Items such as belts, fuses, driers, idler bearings, freon, etc. are to be considered expendable items and
thereby not covered by warranty.
4. Warranty registration forms must be filled out completely and mailed to us within fifteen (15) days
from date of installation.
5. Upon completion ofwarranty work, the CoolAire warranty claim form must be filled out using
published CoolAire Flat Rate Schedules as guides. The serial numbers ofthe warranty registration , the
compressor and the evaporator must be included. The CoolAire claim form along with the defective
parts are then sent to CoolAire, freight pre−paid. Claims and parts must be in our possession within
forty−five (45) days from completion ofrepairs.
6. Claims that should have had new parts but were field repaired instead, such as welding or modifying of
brackets, hangers, supports, splicing of hoses, soldering of seams, joints, pipes, tubing, tampering of
switches or motors, will not be honored by CoolAire Manufacturing Co., Inc. Autherized field repairs
are as follows: front compressor seal, compressor gaskets and compressor valve plate assemblies. All
other repairs must carry new parts.
7. Parts or components shipped to us must be packed in such a manner so as to arrive at our plant in the
same condition they were in when shipped. Items such as valves, evaporator assemblies, evaporator
coils, compressors, condensers, driers, etc. must be capped and sealed. Components ofthis nature not
so protected cannot be evaluated due to humidity, foreign matter, etc.
8. Claims involving compressors will be delayed somewhat since we are dependent on York Corp. for final
warranty determination. Ifthey find the compressor to be in good operating condition or ifthe fault is
field repairable such as front seals or gaskets, there will be a handling charge of $10.00 per unit, which
will be billed against the claim.
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Model #17172 CITROEN
QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
(1) 44 - 13023A Evaporator Assembly (1) 67−13056 Compressor Kit
(1) 67−13075 Condenser Kit 1 79−13047A Compressor Mount
1 14−l3052A Rear Brace
1 31−13077A Condenser Assembly L.H. 1 14−13055 Front, Brace
1 31−13078A Condenser Assembiy R.H. 1 43−10790 Eccentric
1 40−10766 Drier 1 96−12134 Front Idler Pulley
1 15−13093A Drier Bracket Assembly 1 30−10683 Compressor 206
0
1 60−11181 Freon Hose #6_40"_#6/90 1 125−12406 Service Valve 5/8"
0 0
1 60−13031 Freon Hose #6/90 _60"_#6/90 1 125−12407 Service Valve 1/2"
0 0
1 60−13032 Freon Hose #6/90 _60"_#6/90 1 27−10611 Clutch
0
1 61−13033 Freon Hose #8−74"_#8/90 1 6−10043 Belt
0
1 62−11286 Freon Hose #1O−25"−#10−45 1 12−10134 Idler Stud
1 86−13073 Hardware Package
(1) 67−13063 Installation Kit (Packed in 67−13063 Kit Box)
1 15−13064A Evaporator Bracket (Center) 7 12−10130 Bolt 3/8" x 1" N.C.
1 l5 −13066A Hanger Bracket Evaporator 1 113−13039 Spacer 21/64" x 39/64" x 5/32
1 56−13045 Wire Harness 1 81−12883 Hex. Nut 3/8" N,C.
1 117−12356 Pressure Limit SwitchÆ 12 127−12438 Lock Washer 3/8"
1 98−12172 Relay 1 12−10148 Bolt 1/2" x 1" N.F.
1 58−11083 Drain Hose 1-2" I.D. x 10" 1 127−12803 Lock Washer 1/2"
1 54−13104 Grommet Material (20" lg) 4 11−10129 Metric BolL 9mm x 30mm
5 25−10594 Hose Clamp #1 13 105−12219 #10 x 1/2" Hex. Wshr. Hd. SMS
2 25−13099 Hose Clamp, Oval 3 105−13097 #10 x 1 1/4" Hex.Wshr. Hd. SMS
1 57−11041 CRD Hose 1 1/2" x 6" 4 105−13014 #10 x 3/4" Hex. Wshr. Hd. SMS
1 21−12389 Plastic Cable Tie 7ö 1g. 1 105−12740 #8 x 1/2ö Hex. Wshr. Hd. SMS.
1 63−13098 Vinyl Hose 46" 1g. 4 106−12609 Machine Screw #10−32 x 1/2"
1 135−13103 Insulation Tube 9_1/2ö 1g. 2 106−12611 Machine Screw #10−32 x 7/8"
1 86−11939 Putty 4 127−12976 Star Lock Wshr. #10
6 127−12816 Flat Washer 3/8"
(1) 85−13071 Literature Pack
1 13−10149 Operators Booklet 1 73−13070 Packing List
1 21−10478 Warranty Card 1 36−10746 Coolaire Decal
1 76−13069 Installation Manual 1 6015 Literature Envelope
