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- 1998 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
- 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1998 Tracker -> 1999-2000 Sierra & Silverado -> 1999-2000 Tracker -> A/C System Performance Test -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series Except 1999-2000 Sierra & Silverado -> Diagnostic Tests -> Functional Test -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> P Series -> S & T Series
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Functional Test
Refer to Figs. through for A/C system functional test.
A/C System Performance Test
- Test must be performed with vehicle in a shaded area.
- Open windows to ventilate interior, then connect suitable A/C service gauge set.
- Determine relative hu...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Control Assembly, Replace -> Astro, Bravada & Safari -> C & K Series -> G & P Series -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> S & T Series
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Astro, Bravada & Safari
- Set parking brake and move gear selector to the 1st gear position.
- Lower tilt steering column to its' lowest position.
- Grasp edges of instrument cluster trim plate and pull away from instrument panel.
- Remove accessory switches from cluster trim plate by releasing tabs located on sides of switches.
- Disconnect headlamp and accessories electrical connectors, then remove cluster trim plate.
- Remove control assembly retaining screw from lefthand side of control assembly.
- Disconnect electrical and vacuum conn...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1990-93 -> 1990-95 -> 1990-97 -> 1991 -> 1991-93 -> 1991-94 -> 1991-95 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-99 -> 1993-2002 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-98 -> 1994 -> 1994-2002 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-98 -> 1995-2002 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1995-99 -> 1996 -> 1996-2001 -> 1996-97 -> 1997 -> 1997-2002 -> 1997-98 -> 1997-99 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1998-99 -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 2000-02 -> 2001-02 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> 2003-04 -> 2003-04 Except Malibu Maxx -> Achieva & Skylark -> Alero -> Astro & Safari -> Aurora -> Avalanche -> Aveo -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma & S-10 -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety-Eight & Regency -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier, SSR & TrailBlazer -> C/K Series -> Camaro & Firebird -> Canyon & Colorado -> Caprice, Custom Cruiser & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Corvette -> Coupe -> CTS -> Cutlass -> Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser -> Cutlass Supreme -> DeVille -> Eldorado -> Escalade -> Express, G Series & Savana -> Fleetwood -> Grand Am -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Impala -> ION -> L-Series -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lumina -> Lumina APV, Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Malibu -> Malibu Maxx -> Metro -> Monte Carlo -> Park Avenue -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> Reatta, Toronado & Trofeo -> Regal -> Riviera -> S-Series -> Sedan -> Seville -> Sierra & Silverado -> SRX -> Storm -> Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Tracker -> Vibe -> VUE -> XLR -> Zone 1 -> Zone 10 -> Zone 12 -> Zone 2 -> Zone 3 -> Zone 4 -> Zone 5 -> Zone 6 -> Zone 7 -> Zone 8 -> Zone 9 -> Zones 1 & 7 -> Zones 2 & 6 -> Zones 5 & 9 -> Zones 7 & 9
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 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 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Oil Charge -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 GMC Sonoma 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 1998 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Expansion Tube (Orifice), Replace -> C, K, S & T Series -> G Van -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
G Van
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove evaporator tube to evaporator case retainer.
- Remove evaporator tube from evaporator case.
- Remove orifice tube from evaporator. If orifice tube is difficult to remove, carefully apply heat to fitting.
- Reverse procedure to install.
C, K, S & T Series
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Loosen nut at liquid line to evaporator inlet pipe connection. Carefully remove tube, using needle nose pliers or other suitable tool. If expansion tube is seized in its...
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