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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

COMPRESSOR Description and Operation

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 79Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 22Engine/Fuel Control System — 107Clutch System — 27MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 21Drive Shaft and Axle — 18Suspension System — 29Steering System — 21Restraint — 41Braking System — 53Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 190Body Electrical System — 181Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 58
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Description

The compressor is the power unit of the air conditioning system. It is mounted on the side of the cylinder block and driven by the engine drive belt. The compressor converts low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant gas into high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant gas. Variable displacement swash plate compressor: the compressor has a swash plate that rotates together with the pistons that compress the refrigerant. The variable displacement swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle to vary the refrigerant volume. It precisely controls cooling capacity according to cabin and driving conditions. The externally controlled variable displacement compressor changes the swash plate angle using the ECV (electronic control valve) according to electrical signals from the heating and air conditioning control unit. This helps maintain stable temperature control and improves driving feel. ECV control circuit

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