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2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 14 (HVAC Systems - Automatic): Specifications
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor Type | Nippondenso 10PA17 | ||||||||||
| Compressor Belt Tension | |||||||||||
| 2.7L | (1) | ||||||||||
| 3.5L (2) | |||||||||||
| New Belt | 150-170 lbs. | ||||||||||
| Used Belt | 120 lbs. | ||||||||||
| System Oil Capacity | (3) 5.0 ozs. | ||||||||||
| Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity | 25.0 ozs. | ||||||||||
| System Operating Pressures (4) | |||||||||||
| High Side | 210-250 psi (14.8-17.6 kg/cm2 ) | ||||||||||
| Low Side | 20-30 psi (1.4-2.1 kg/cm2 ) | ||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.