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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1970TORONADO BASE, ENG CD UV, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR CONDITIONING FLAT RATEAMERICAN MOTORS
1970 Oldsmobile Toronado Base, Eng CD UV, Automatic Trans
AMERICAN Motors
1970 Oldsmobile Toronado Base, Eng CD UV, Automatic TransSECTION AMERICAN Motors
| EVACUATE, CHARGE, LEAK TEST, OPERATIONAL TEST | ||
| All Series | 1.1 | |
| EVACUATE, CHARGE, LEAK TEST | ||
| All Series | .8 | |
| ADD PARTIAL CHARGE | ||
| Includes leak test, with no evidence of further leakage. | ||
| All Series | .7 | |
| ROAD TEST TO VERIFY OPERATION AND COOLING EFFICIENCY | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .5 | |
| ADD: | To correct air leakage at cowl fresh air vent. Includes R & R cowl trim panel assembly. | |
| Right side | .2 | |
| Left side | .3 | |
| EVAPORATOR & HOUSING ASS'Y - R & R | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| Hornet | 2.7 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador | 2.4 | |
| AMX, Javelin | 3.2 | |
| ADD: | To replace evaporator housing - All Series | .3 |
| To replace evaporator - All Series | .9 | |
| CONDENSER-R & R | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| Includes R & R radiator on Hornet | ||
| Hornet | 1.3 | |
| All Others | .8 | |
| ADD: | To replace condenser or receiver | .3 |
| To overhaul check valve | .3 | |
| To replace receiver pressure relief valve | .3 | |
| EXPANSION VALVE - R & R | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| Hornet, AMX, Javelin | 1.0 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador | 1.1 | |
| ADD: | To replace screen | .3 |
| HEATER CORE & BLOWER HOUSING ASS'Y - R & R | ||
| Hornet | W or WO A/C | 1.8 |
| AMX, Javelin | W or WO A/C | 1.6 |
| ADD: | To replace housing or heater core | .3 |
| BLOWER MOTOR & BLOWER WHEEL - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet, AMX, Javelin | .6 | |
| HEATER CORE HOUSING - R & R | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .5 | |
| ADD: | To replace heater core or housing | .2 |
| HEATER & DEFROSTER DAMPER HOUSING - REPLACE | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador - W Weather Eye | .6 | |
| AMX, Javelin - W Command Air Ventilation | 2.4 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador - W Command Air Ventilation | 1.9 | |
| BLOWER HOUSING - R & R | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .5 | |
| ADD: | To replace blower housing or blower motor or wheel | .2 |
| DEFROSTER DUCT - REPLACE | ||
| Includes R & R glove box. | ||
| Hornet | 1.1 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador WO A/C | .6 | |
| AMX, Javelin WO A/C | .9 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador W A/C | .7 | |
| AMX, Javelin W A/C | 1.1 | |
| DEFROSTER BEZEL - REPLACE | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .6 | |
| COMPRESSOR & CLUTCH ASS'Y - R & R | ||
| Add evacuate 8s charge operation. | ||
| 6 Cylinder | 1.5 | |
| 8 Cylinder | 1.6 | |
| COMPRESSOR - REPLACE | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| 6 Cylinder | 1.5 | |
| 8 Cylinder | 2.4 | |
| COMPRESSOR FRONT BEARING, SEAL PLATE & SEAL RING - REPLACE | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation | ||
| All Series | 2.4 | |
| ADD: | To replace shaft seal | .5 |
| COMPRESSOR BOTTOM PLATE GASKET - REPLACE | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| All Series | 2.6 | |
| COMPRESSOR REAR BEARING PLATE GASKET - REPLACE | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| All Series | 2.4 | |
| COMPRESSOR VALVE PLATE - REPLACE | ||
| Compressor on car. | ||
| Add evacuate & Charge operation. | ||
| All Series | 1.6 | |
| COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PULLEY - R & R OR REPLACE | ||
| All Series | .5 | |
| ADD: | To replace clutch coil | .3 |
| AIR CONDITIONING DRIVE BELT - ADJUST | ||
| All Series | .3 | |
| CRANKSHAFT TO IDLER OR POWER STEERING BELT - REPLACE | ||
| Includes adjust. | ||
| 6 Cylinder | .5 | |
| IDLER OR POWER STEERING TO COMPRESSOR BELT - REPLACE | ||
| Includes adjust, and item above. | ||
| 6 Cylinder | 1.1 | |
| CRANKSHAFT TO COMPRESSOR BELT - REPLACE | ||
| Includes adjust. | ||
| 8 Cylinder | .5 | |
| A/C IDLER PULLEY - R & R | ||
| Less power steering. | ||
| 6 Cylinder | .8 | |
| 8 Cylinder. | 1.6 | |
| ADD: | To replace idler pulley bearing | .3 |
| To replace idler pulley | .2 | |
| A/C BACK IDLER PULLEY - REPLACE | ||
| 8 Cylinder | .6 | |
| TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT CAPILLARY TUBE INSPECT, CORRECT, ROAD TEST | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .6 | |
| ADD: | To correct air leakage at cowl fresh air vent. Includes R & R cowl trim panel assembly. | |
| Right side | .2 | |
| Left side | .3 | |
| HEATER WATER VALVE - REPLACE | ||
| All, except | .6 | |
| 8 Cyl. beginning with Body #69328 and all 7001 up | .9 | |
| WEATHER EYE CONTROL ASS'Y - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet - W Weather Eye & Command Air | .7 | |
| Hornet - W A/C | .5 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador - W Weather Eye & Command Air | .9 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador - W A/C | .8 | |
| AMX, Javelin - W A/C or Weather Eye & Command Air | 1.1 | |
| AIR DAMPER CABLE - REPLACE | ||
| Includes adjust. | ||
| Hornet W O A/C | .6 | |
| Hornet W A/C | 1.0 | |
| All Others | .8 | |
| DEFROSTER DAMPER CABLE - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet W 0 A/C | .6 | |
| Hornet W A/C | 1.0 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador | .8 | |
| AMX, Javelin | .7 | |
| WATER VALVE CABLE - REPLACE | ||
| Includes adjust. | ||
| Hornet W O A/C | .6 | |
| Hornet W A/C | 1.0 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador | 1.0 | |
| AMX, Javelin | .7 | |
| OUTSIDE AIR DAMPER CABLE - REPLACE (WITH A/C) | ||
| Hornet | 1.0 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador | .8 | |
| AMX, Javelin | .6 | |
| BLOWER SWITCH - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet | .6 | |
| All Others | .9 | |
| ADD: | With A/C - All Series except Hornet | 1.3 |
| A/C BLOWER SWITCH - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet | .6 | |
| All Others | 1.1 | |
| BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR - REPLACE | ||
| All Series | .3 | |
| BLOWER MOTOR RELAY AND/OR WIRE HARNESS-REPLACE | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .5 | |
| A/C HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE OR SUCTION - REPLACE | ||
| Add evacuate & charge operation. | ||
| All Series - One | .9 | |
| Each additional | .3 | |
| HEATER HOSE - REPLACE | ||
| All Series - One | .6 | |
| Add - For two or three | .2 | |
| A/C DISCHARGE DUCT - REPLACE | ||
| Hornet - Center Duct | .6 | |
| Package Tray Duct | .8 | |
| AMX, javelin - Dual Lower Duct | .6 | |
| Rebel, Ambassador - | ||
| Left Duct | .7 | |
| Right Duct | 1.8 | |
| Center Duct | .5 | |
| FLOOR COOLING DOOR - REPLACE | ||
| Rebel, Ambassador | .5 | |
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.