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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Harrison V5 Variable Displacement Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

The shaft seal should not be replaced if only small amounts of oil are noted on adjacent surfaces. The shaft seal should only be replaced if a large amount of sprayed oil is observed, and then only after actual refrigerant leakage is found using an approved leak test procedure.

Removal
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under <, then remove compressor drive belt.
  • Reposition compressor, as needed, to gain access to clutch assembly and seal, or remove compressor and mount in suitable holding fixture.
  • Remove clutch plate and hub assembly as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
  • Rem...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1998-2000 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only as shown in Fig. . Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested. When indications other than normal are encountered, these typical indication charts will assist in diagnosing the refrigerant system. It should be noted that pressures may vary slightly above or below due to changes in ambient temperature and relative humidity.

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Blower Motor -> Control Panel
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Blower Motor

Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" and for blower motor diagnosis an...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> Description -> 1998-99 -> 2000 -> A/C Condenser Fan -> Achieva, Cavalier, Skylark Sunfire & 1998 Grand Am -> Alero & 1999-2000 Grand Am -> Aurora -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS & Regency -> Camaro & Firebird -> Century & Regal -> Corvette -> Cutlass & Malibu -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Grand Prix -> Impala & 2000 Monte Carlo -> Intrigue -> Lumina & 1998-99 Monte Carlo -> Metro -> Park Avenue -> Prizm -> Radiator Fan -> Riviera
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Achieva, Cavalier, Skylark Sunfire & 1998 Grand Am

Cooling fan operation is controlled by the PCM through the fan relay. The PCM uses signals from the engine coolant temperature sensor, intake air temperature sensor, A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and vehicle speed sensor to determine when and how long the fan should operate. The PCM turns the cooling fan on by providing a ground path for the cooling fan control circuit which activates the coolant fan relay.

The relay will be commanded on anytime engine coolant temperature exceeds 223°F, A/C clutch is requested, veh...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Achieva, Alero, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu & Skylark -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> Achieva, Alero, Grand Am & Skylark -> Cutlass & Malibu
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Achieva, Alero, Grand Am & Skylark
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove evaporator drain tube.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines from evaporator, then lower vehicle.
  • Remove insulator panel from under righthand side of instrument panel.
  • Disconnect electrical connector at heater core cover on heater A/C module.
  • Remove insulator panel from under lefthand side of instrument panel, then the steering column filler panel.
  • Remove center console to gain access to floor duct and heate...

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