1996 GMC K1500 Suburban A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:350, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:350, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL, CID:395, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:395, Engine VIN:, Desg:F

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Adjustments -> A/C -> C & K Series -> Control Cables -> G Series -> Less A/C -> Mode/Temperature/Recirculation Actuators -> S/T Series
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Control Cables
G Series
Less A/C
  • Attach inner cable and sheath to dash panel control.
  • Move temperature cable to Cold then attach loop on inner cable to temperature door on heater case.
  • Attach cable sheath to heater case, then move temperature lever to full Heat. This will require force to slide inner cable clip to its proper position.
  • Move temperature adjusting lever quickly from Cold to Hot. Door should be heard seating at stops.
A/C

The temperature door cable is self-adjusting. Quickly move temperature lever from...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Cooling System Bleed -> Astro, Bravada, Safari & S/T Series -> C, G, K & P Series & Tracker -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

C, G, K & P Series & Tracker

These engines do not require a special bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine and allow to reach normal operating temperature with pressure cap off. Air will then automatically bleed through cap opening.

Astro, Bravada, Safari & S/T Series

After filling cooling system, start engine and allow to reach operating temperature with radiator cap removed. Air in system is bled through radiator cap opening. Add coolant as necessary to obtain correct level, then install radiator cap and che...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refe...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> P Series -> Rear -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Astro & Safari
Front
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container, then remove coolant recovery reservoir.
  • Remove windshield washer fluid bottle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove heater core inlet and outlet pipes.
  • Remove refrigerant inlet and outlet pipes.
  • Remove relay bracket then the case flange nuts.
  • Remove blower and evaporator case, then separate case halves, Fig. .
  • Remove filter and evaporator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Accumulator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • If equipped, remove pressure switch connector and compressor clutch cable.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove the refrigerant lines and immediately c...

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