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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 773 (HVAC SYSTEM)TECHNICAL DATAMANUAL SYSTEMSERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Service Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Service Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor Type | ATMOS GU10 | ||||||
| Compressor Magnetic Clutch Air Gap | 0.014-0.029" (0.35-0.75 mm) | ||||||
| Compressor Oil Capacity | 5.24 Ozs. | ||||||
| Magnetic Clutch Gap | 0.012-0.019" (0.30-0.50 mm) | ||||||
| Pressure Relief Valve | (1) | ||||||
| Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity | 16.8-18.5 ozs. | ||||||
| Refrigerant Pressure Switch | |||||||
| On | |||||||
| Low Side | 25.53-36.31 psi (176-250 kPa) | ||||||
| High Side | 57-114 psi (393-786 kPa) | ||||||
| Off | |||||||
| Low Side | 25.53-31.31 psi (176-216 kPa) | ||||||
| High Side | 427-463 psi (2944-3192 kPa) | ||||||
| System Oil Capacity | (1) | ||||||
| System Operating Pressures (2) | |||||||
| High Side | 180-264 psi (1241-1820 kPa) | ||||||
| Low Side | 12-23 psi (83-159 kPa) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.