an ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company
1981-87 CHEVROLET PICKUP
WITHOUT FACTORY AIR
751181
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone: 800-862-6658
Sales:
[email protected]
Tech Support:
[email protected]
www.vintageair.com
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Table of Contents
PAGES
1. COVER
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. PACKING LIST / PARTS DISCLAIMER
4. INFORMATION PAGE
5. WIRING NOTICE
6. ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONDENSER ASSEMBLY, COMPRESSOR & BRACKET, PULLEYS
7. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
8. DEFROST DUCT INSTALLATION & FRESH AIR CAP INSTALLATION AND FIREWALL
MODIFICATION
9. FIREWALL MODIFICATION CONT. & FIREWALL COVER INSTALLATION
10. BRACKET & EVAPORATOR HARDLINE INSTALLATION
11. BRACKET & EVAPORATOR HARDLINE INSTALLATION CONT.
12. EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
13. DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION, LUBRICATING O-RINGS, A/C HOSE INSTALLATION, &
MODIFIED A/C HOSE KIT
14. HEATER HOSE & HEATER CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
15. A/C & HEATER HOSE ROUTING
16. PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION
17. DRIVER SIDE/CENTER LOUVER DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION
18. DRIVER SIDE/CENTER LOUVER DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION (CONT.)
19. FINAL STEPS
20. GLOVE BOX MODIFICATION
21. CONTROL PANEL & DUCT HOSE ROUTING
22. WIRING DIAGRAM
23. GEN IV WIRING CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
24. OPERATION OF CONTROLS
25. TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
26. TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION CONT.
27. DRIVER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE
28. GLOVE BOX MODIFICATION TEMPLATE
29. EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST
YouTube
Screenshot
A detailed tech video outlining the passenger
and driver side louver dash installation process
is available on Vintage Air’s YouTube channel at
http://bit.ly/3xKRlqv.
Viewing the tech video along with the written
instructions will provide the installer the most
detailed installation procedure.
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EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST
NO.
1.
2.
QTY. PART NO.
1
1
EVAPORATOR KIT
751181
DESCRIPTION
744004-VUE
791181
GEN IV 4 VENT EVAP. SUB CASE w/ 204 ECU
ACCESSORY KIT 81-87 CHEV P-UP wo AC
** BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OPEN ALL PACKAGES AND CHECK CONTENTS OF SHIPMENT.
PLEASE REPORT ANY SHORTAGES DIRECTLY TO VINTAGE AIR WITHIN 15 DAYS. AFTER 15 DAYS,
VINTAGE AIR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MISSING OR DAMAGED ITEMS.
1
GEN IV 4 VENT
EVAP SUB CASE
w/204 ECU
744004-VUE
2
HI
OFF
DASH
HOT
ACCESSORY KIT
791181
FLR
DEF
COLD
A/C
NOTE: IMA GES MA Y NOT DEPICT ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
REFER TO PACKING LIST FOR ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
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Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:
NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R134a refrigerant only.
Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and
possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C
system and its components.
Refrigerant Capacities:
Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (28.8 oz.) or 816 grams of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging
station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system
operation and performance.
Other Systems: Consult manufacturer’s guidelines.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-Supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with
proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil
added).
Safety Switches
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the
compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (refrigerant loss) or excessively high head
pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo
pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be substituted for use with
electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant
to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and
fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remain capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will allow
moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or
premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier.
Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under
pressure with dry nitrogen.
Evacuate the System for 35-45 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator
and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85°F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a
heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts
passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to
installation.
Heater Hose (not included with this kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part#31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and
required length will vary based on installer preference.
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Important Wiring Notice—Please Read
Some vehicles may have had some or all of their radio interference capacitors removed.
There should be a capacitor found at each of the following locations:
1. On the positive terminal of the ignition coil.
2. If there is a generator, on the armature terminal of the generator.
3. If there is a generator, on the battery terminal of the voltage regulator.
Most alternators have a capacitor installed internally to eliminate what is called “whining” as
the engine is revved. If whining is heard in the radio, or just to be extra cautious, a radio
interference capacitor can be added to the battery terminal of the alternator.
It is also important that the battery lead is in good shape and that the ground leads are not
compromised. There should be a heavy ground from the battery to the engine block, and
additional grounds to the body and chassis.
If these precautions are not observed, it is possible for voltage spikes to be present on the
battery leads. These spikes come from ignition systems and charging systems, and from
switching some of the vehicle’s other systems on and off. Modern computer-operated
equipment can be sensitive to voltage spikes on the power leads, which can cause unexpected
resets, strange behavior and/or permanent damage.
Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is
a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
Radio interference capacitors should be available at most auto and truck parts suppliers. They
typically are cylindrical in shape, a little over an inch long and a little over a half-inch in
diameter, and they have a single lead coming from one end of the cylinder with a terminal on
the end of the wire, as well as a mounting clip which is screwed into a good ground on the
vehicle. The specific value of the capacitance is not too significant in comparison to ignition
capacitors that are matched with the coil to reduce pitting of the points.
• Care must be taken, when installing the compressor lead, not to short it to ground.
The compressor lead must not be connected to a condenser fan or to any other
auxiliary device. Shorting to ground or connecting to a condenser fan or any other
auxiliary device may damage wiring or the compressor relay, and/or cause a
malfunction.
• When installing ground leads on Gen IV systems, the blower control ground and ECU
ground must be connected directly to the negative battery post.
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• For proper system operation, the heater control valve must be connected to the
ECU.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION, CHECK THE FUNCTION
OF THE VEHICLE (HORN, LIGHTS,ETC.) FOR PROPER OPERATIONS.
STUDY THE INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS, & DIAGRAMS.
REMOVE THE FOLLOWING
DISCONNECT BATTERY.
DRAIN RADIATOR, REMOVE RADIATOR (RETAIN).
HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND OEM HEATER HOSES (DISCARD).
NOTE: TO REMOVE THE OEM HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY (UNDER HOOD) AND THE AIR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (UNDER DASH), THE FACTORY MANUAL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU REMOVE
RIGHT INNER FENDER FOR ACCESSIBILITY.
FIGURE 1
OEM HEATER
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE CONDENSER KIT TO INSTALL THE CONDENSER.
BINARY SWITCH INSTALLATION (REFER TO CONDENSER INSTRUCTIONS).
COMPRESSOR & BRACKETS
REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BRACKET KIT TO INSTALL THE COMPRESSOR
AND BRACKET.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
REMOVE THE FOLLOWING:
GLOVE BOX DOOR AND GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY (RETAIN) (SEE FIGURE 2, BELOW).
UNDER DASH STEERING COLUMN COVER (RETAIN) (SEE FIGURE 2).
INSTRUMENT PANEL BEZEL (RETAIN).
DASH PAD (RETAIN) (SEE FIGURE 2).
DISCONNECT ALL WIRES AND CABLES FROM CONTROL PANEL.
REMOVE CONTROL PANEL (DISCARD). REFER TO CONTROL PANEL CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS.
ASH TRAY (RETAIN).
OEM HEATER ASSEMBLY (DISCARD) (SEE FIGURE 2a).
DEFROST DUCT ASSEMBLY (DISCARD) (SEE FIGURE 2a).
NOTE: FOR EASE OF INSTALLING EVAPORATOR UNDER DASH, IT MAYBE HELPFUL TO REMOVE THE
(2) OEM BOLTS UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PILLAR, AND PULL BACK DASH.
DASH
PAD
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BEZEL
UNDER DASH
COVER
CONTROL
PANEL
ASH
TRAY
GLOVE BOX
DOOR &
GLOVE BOX
FIGURE 2
DEFROST DUCT
ASSEMBLY
(2) OEM
BOLTS
OEM HEATER
ASSEMBLY
DASH
BRACE
FIGURE 2a
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DEFROST DUCT INSTALLATION
INSTALL (4) #8 U-NUTS IN OEM DEFROST DUCT OPENINGS AS SHOWN BELOW IN FIGURE 3.
INSTALL DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DEFROST DUCTS USING (4) #8 x 1/2” PH PAN HEAD SCREWS
AS SHOWN BELOW.
(4) #8 x 1/2”
(2) DEFROST
PH PAN HEAD
DUCT
SCREWS
623219
(4) #8 U-NUT
189801
FIGURE 3
FRESH AIR CAP AND FIREWALL MODIFICATION
APPLY A 1/4” BEAD OF SILICONE AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRESH AIR CAP AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4,
BELOW.
ATTACH FRESH AIR CAP TO FIREWALL USING A 1/4-20 x 1” BOLT AND WASHER. SEE FIGURE 4, BELOW.
PLACE FIREWALL COVER ON FIREWALL AND SECURE USING #14 x 3/4“ SHEET METAL SCREW AND
(2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” HEX BOLTS w/ 1/4” NUTS w/ STAR WASHER AS SHOWN BELOW.
USING FIREWALL COVER AS TEMPLATE, MARK THE HOLES ON FIREWALL AS SHOWN BELOW.
REMOVE FIREWALL COVER.
SILICONE
FRESH AIR
CAP
BACK SIDE OF
FRESH AIR CAP
1/4-20 x 1”
BOLT
1/4” FLAT
WASHER
MARK
HOLE
MARK 1/4-20 x 3/4”
1/4” NUT w/
BOLT
HOLE
STAR WASHER
OEM
HOLE
OEM MARK
HOLE HOLES
MARK
HOLES
1/4-20 x 3/4” 1/4” NUT w/
STAR WASHER
BOLT
FIGURE 4
#14 x 3/4”
SHEET METAL
SCREW
MARK
HOLE
MARK
HOLE
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FIREWALL MODIFICATION CONT.
DRILL HOLES AS SHOWN BELOW IN FIGURE 5.
DRILL 3/16”
HOLE
OEM
HOLE
DRILL 9/32”
HOLE
OEM
HOLE
DRILL 3/8”
HOLE
DRILL 3/16”
HOLE
DRILL 3/16”
HOLE
FIGURE 5
OEM
HOLE
DRILL 3/16”
HOLE
FIREWALL COVER INSTALLATION
APPLY A 1/4” BEAD OF SILICONE AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE FIREWALL COVER AS SHOWN BELOW.
INSTALL FIREWALL COVER TO FIREWALL USING 1/4-20 x 3/4” HEX BOLT, 1/4“ FLAT WASHER, 1/4” NUT
w/ STAR WASHER AND (7) #14 x 3/4“ SHEET METAL SCREWS AS SHOWN BELOW.
INSTALL GROMMETS AS SHOWN BELOW.
1/4-20 x 3/4” 1/4” FLAT
WASHER 1/4” NUT w/
BOLT
STAR WASHER
SILICONE
LARGE
GROMMET
33137-VUI
GROMMET
33135-VUI
BACK SIDE OF
FIREWALL COVER
644086
9
1/4-20 x 3/4”
BOLT
1/4” FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 6
(7) #14 x 3/4”
SHEET METAL
SCREW
1/4” NUT w/
STAR WASHER
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BRACKET & EVAPORATOR HARDLINE INSTALLATION
ON A WORKBENCH, INSTALL EVAPORATOR REAR BRACKET USING (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” HEX BOLTS
(SEE FIGURE 8, PAGE 11).
INSTALL #6 EVAP HARDLINE AND (2) HEATER HARDLINES WITH PROPERLY LUBRICATED O-RINGS
(SEE FIGURE 8, PAGE 11, AND FIGURE 11, PAGE 13).
INSTALL EVAPORATOR FRONT BRACKET ON EVAPORATOR USING (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” HEX BOLTS AND
TIGHTEN AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 7, BELOW.
EVAP FRONT
BRKT
644087
(2)1/4-20 x ½”
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 7
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BRACKET & EVAPORATOR HARDLINE INSTALLATION CONT.
ECU MODULE
(2) 1/4-20 x ½”
HEX BOLT
HOLD WITH
THIS WRENCH
(2) 1/4-20 x ½”
HEX BOLT
REAR
EVAPORATOR
BRACKET
644083
TWIST WITH
THIS
WRENCH
LUBRICATE O-RING
(SEE FIGURE 11,
PAGE 13)
FIGURE 8
#6 O-RING
(33857-VUF)
#10 O-RING
(33859-VUF)
#6 LIQUID LINE
091153
11
HEATER LINE
(EVAP TO WATER PUMP)
091151
HEATER LINE
(EVAP TO INTAKE)
091151
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EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
LIFT EVAPORATOR UNIT UP UNDER THE DASHBOARD. SECURE LOOSELY TO THE FIREWALL USING
(2) 1/4-20 x 1¼” HEX BOLTS, (2) FLAT WASHERS AND (2) .563 L SPACERS (SEE FIGURE 9).
NOTE: TO ENSURE PROPER DRAINAGE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE EVAPORATOR IS LEVEL, BOTH
LEFT-RIGHT AND FORE-AFT. CHECK FOR LEVEL ON THE FLAT PORTIONS OF THE CASE AROUND THE DRAIN,
BLOCK THE UNIT UP, THEN DRILL FOR FRONT BRACKET SCREWS.
SECURE THE FRONT EVAPORATOR MOUNTING BRACKET TO COWL USING (2) #14 x 3/4” HEX SHEET
METAL SCREWS. SEE FIGURE 9a, BELOW.
DRILL (2)
VERIFY THAT EVAPORATOR UNIT IS LEVEL AND SQUARE TO THE DASH, THEN
3/
1
6” HOLES
TIGHTEN ALL MOUNTING BOLTS.
NOTE: TIGHTEN THE BOLT ON FIREWALL FIRST, THEN THE FRONT
(2)#14 x ¾”
MOUNTING BRACKET.
SHEET METAL
INSTALL #10 SUCTION LINE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9b, BELOW.
SCREWS
NOTE: WRAP THE #10 FITTING CONNECTIONS
WITH PRESS TAPE. SEE FIGURE 9b, BELOW.
REINSTALL (2) OEM BOLTS UNDER DASH ON
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PILLAR.
INNER
COWL
FIGURE 9a
(2)1/4-20 x 1¼”
HEX BOLT
VIEW FROM
PASSENGER SIDE
INSIDE OF CAB
(2) 1/4” FLAT
WASHER
(2) .563 L
SPACERS
NOTE: AFTER INSTALLING
#10 SUCTION LINE
WRAP ALL EXPOSED METAL
(FITTINGS & TUBE) WITH
SUPPLIED PRESS TAPE
FIGURE 9
#10 O-RING
33859-VUF
PRESS TAPE
#10 SUCTION
LINE
091152
FIGURE 9b
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DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
LOCATE EVAPORATOR DRAIN ON BOTTOM
OF EVAPORATOR CASE.
IN LINE WITH DRAIN, LIGHTLY MAKE A MARK
ON THE FIREWALL, MEASURE 1” DOWN AND
DRILL A 5/8” HOLE THROUGH THE FIREWALL.
INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO BOTTOM OF
EVAPORATOR UNIT AND ROUTE THROUGH
FIREWALL. INSTALL 1/2” 90° DRAIN ELBOW
ON DRAIN HOSE.
1”
EVAPORATOR
CASE
1”
DRAIN
HOSE
FIGURE 10
LUBRICATING O-RINGS
O-RING
MALE
INSERT
FEMALE
NUT
FOR A PROPER SEAL OF FITTINGS:
INSTALL SUPPLIED O-RINGS AS SHOWN
AND LUBRICATE WITH SUPPLIED OIL.
O -RING
#6 O-RING
SUPPLIED OIL
FOR O -RINGS
# 8 O -RING
O-RING, INSTALLS
OVER MALE INSERT
TO SWAGED LIP
TWIST WITH
THIS WREN CH
#10 O -RING
FIGURE 11
HOLD WITH
THIS W RE NC H
A/C HOSE INSTALLATION
STANDARD HOSE KIT
LOCATE THE #8 COMPRESSOR A/C HOSE. LUBRICATE (2) #8 O-RINGS (SEE FIGURE 11, ABOVE) AND CONNECT
THE 90° FEMALE FITTING TO THE #8 DISCHARGE PORT ON THE COMPRESSOR. ROUTE THE STRAIGHT FEMALE
FITTING w/ 134a SERVICE PORT TO THE #8 CONDENSER HARDLINE COMING THROUGH CORE SUPPORT.
SEE FIGURE 13, PAGE 15. TIGHTEN EACH FITTING CONNECTION AS SHOWN.
LOCATE THE #10 COMPRESSOR A/C HOSE. LUBRICATE (2) #10 O-RINGS (SEE FIGURE 11, ABOVE) AND
CONNECT THE #10 135° FEMALE FITTING w/134a SERVICE PORT TO THE #10 SUCTION PORT ON THE
COMPRESSOR. ROUTE THE STRAIGHT FEMALE FITTING TO THE #10 EVAPORATOR. SEE FIGURE 12, PAGE 14
AND FIGURE 13, PAGE 15. TIGHTEN EACH FITTING CONNECTION AS SHOWN.
INSTALL #6 A/C LIQUID LINE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 13, PAGE 15.
MODIFIED A/C HOSE KIT
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REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH MODIFIED HOSE KIT.
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HEATER HOSE & HEATER CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
ROUTE HEATER HOSE FROM WATER PUMP TO THE HEATER LINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL AS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 12, BELOW. SECURE USING HOSE CLAMPS. NOTE: A SMALL AMOUNT OF SILICONE
SPRAY WILL EASE HEATER HOSE INSTALLATION.
ROUTE HEATER HOSE FROM THE INTAKE TO THE HEATER LINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL AS SHOWN
BELOW. NOTE: INSTALL HEATER CONTROL VALVE IN LINE WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD (PRESSURE SIDE)
HEATER HOSE. SECURE USING HOSE CLAMPS AS SHOWN. NOTE PROPER FLOW DIRECTION.
HOSE SHOULD PROTRUDE THROUGH THE FIREWALL COVER SLIGHTLY TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THE
ALUMINUM LINE AND THE FIREWALL COVER. SEAL ANY REMAINING GAP WITH RTV SILICONE.
FROM
HEA
TO WA TER CORE
TER PU
MP
HEATER
HOSE
#10 SUCTION
LINE
HOSE
CLAMPS
O-RINGS
#6 LIQUID
LINE
FIGURE 12
FROM
I
MAN NTAKE
IFOL
D
FROM HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
TO EVAPORATOR
HEATER
HOSE
NOTE: FLOW DIRECTION FOLLOWS
MOLDED ARROW ON VALVE.
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HOSE
CLAMPS
FRO
M
MA INT
NIF AKE
OL
D
FIGURE 13
#6 CORE/EVAP
LIQUID
HARDLINE
091149
#6 COND/DRIER
HARDLINE
091154
COMPRESSOR
#10 SUCTION
HOSE
096005
SAFETY SWITCH
(BINARY TYPE)
SCREW ON DRIER
(REFER TO
CONDENSER
INSTRUCTIONS)
OUT
IN
#8 COND
HARDLINE
091156
#8 DISCHARGE
HOSE
096004
#6 DRIER/
CORE SUPPORT
HARD LINE
091155
HEATER HOSE
(HEATER CNTRL
VALVE/INTAKE)
NOTE: VINTAGE AIR SYSTEMS REQUIRE
(2) 5/8” HOSE NIPPLES (NOT SUPPLIED)
#10 ADEL
CLAMP
31601-VUD
#6 LIQUID
HARDLINE
091150 #2 ADEL
CLAMP
31600-VUD
NOTE: FLOW DIRECTION FOLLOWS
MOLDED ARROW ON VALVE.
FROM HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
TO EVAPORATOR
HOSE
FRO
M
TO EVAP
WA
O
TER RATO
PUM R
P
HEATER
TIE
WRAP
AC & HEATER HOSE ROUTING
PASSENGER SIDE
LOUVER DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION
REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH TRIM FROM THE DASH PAD (SEE FIGURE 14, BELOW).
PLACE THE SUPPLIED TEMPLATE (ARROWS POINTING UP) ONTO THE BACK SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL TRIM
AS SHOWN IN PHOTO 1, BELOW. MARK AND DRILL THE (2) MOUNTING HOLES USING A 5/32” DRILLBIT
(SEE PHOTO 1, BELOW), THEN REMOVE THE TEMPLATE .
FLIP THE DASH PANEL TRIM OVER, AND PLACE THE TEMPLATE ONTO THE FRONT OF THE TRIM USING THE
(2) SUPPLIED #8 x 1” OVAL HEAD SCREWS TO SECURE. TRIM THE AREA INSIDE THE TEMPLATE TO FIT THE NEW
LOUVER (SEE PHOTO 2, BELOW).
REMOVE THE SCREWS AND TEMPLATE FROM THE DASH PANEL TRIM.
REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 FOR THE OTHER LOUVER ON THE DASH PANEL TRIM.
INSTALL THE NEW LOUVERS INTO THE MODIFIED DASH PANEL TRIM USING (2) #8 x 1” OVAL HEAD SCREWS
(SEE PHOTOS 3 AND 4, BELOW).
OEM PASSENGER SIDE
DASH TRIM
3 ½” LOUVER TEMPLATE
644131
ARROWS
POINTING UP
FIGURE 14
MARK AND DRILL (2) MOUNTING
HOLES USING 5/32” DRILLBIT
PHOTO 1
RECTANGLE CHROME LOUVER
WITH 2 ½” HOSE ADAPTER
AND BEZEL
490549
(2) #8 x 1” OVAL HEAD
SCREWS
TRIM AREA INSIDE
TEMPLATE TO FIT NEW LOUVER
PHOTO 2
PHOTO 3
FINAL INSTALLATION
PHOTO 4
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DRIVER SIDE/CENTER LOUVER
DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION
USING THE DRIVER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 27, MARK AND CUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
BEZEL AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 15, BELOW.
MEASURE, MARK, CUT AND REMOVE THE BACK OF THE PACKAGE TRAY (SEE PHOTO 1 AND FIGURE 15A,
BELOW). NOTE: BE SURE TO CUT USING THE DIMENSION PROVIDED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE NEW
LOUVER BEZEL.
PLACE THE DRIVER SIDE LOUVER INTO THE SQUARE OPENING AND DRILL THE (4) MOUNTING HOLES USING A
3/32” DRILL BIT, THEN SECURE THE LOUVER USING (4) #4 x 1/2” SCREWS (SEE PHOTOS 2 AND 3, BELOW).
PACKAGE
TRAY
7
-8 CK
73 U
19 Y TR IR NT
EV N A VE
CHNO DE E
SI AT
R
VE MPL
DRI TE
1 ¼”
DASH
INSTRUMENT
BEZEL
CUT
PLACE DRIVER SIDE
LOUVER TEMPLATE LOCATED
ON PAGE 27 HERE
FIGURE 15
TOP VIEW
FIGURE 15a
DRILL (4) MOUNTING
HOLES USING
3/32” DRILLBIT
SQUARE ASSEMBLY
LOUVER WITH
2 ½” HOSE ADAPTER
49178-VCL
PHOTO 1
CUT PACKAGE
TRAY
PHOTO 2
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(4) #4 x 1/2”
SCREWS
PHOTO 3
DRIVER SIDE/CENTER LOUVER
DASH PANEL MODIFICATION & INSTALLATION (CONT.)
PLACE THE LOUVER BEZEL INTO THE PACKAGE TRAY OPENING. NOTE: BE SURE THE BEZEL IS SITTING ON THE
TRAY LIP. USING THE LOUVER BEZEL AS A TEMPLATE, DRILL (3) 5/32” MOUNTING HOLES INTO THE TOP AND BOTTOM
WALLS OF THE TRAY (SEE PHOTOS 4, 5 AND 6, BELOW)
REMOVE THE LOUVER BEZEL FROM THE TRAY AND INSTALL (3) #8 J-NUTS (SEE PHOTO 7, BELOW).
REINSTALL THE LOUVER BRACKET INTO THE BEZEL AND SECURE THE BRACKET USING (3) #8 x 1/2” PAN HEAD
SCREWS (SEE PHOTOS 8 AND 9, BELOW).
INSTALL THE LOUVER INTO THE LOUVER BRACKET (SEE PHOTO 10, BELOW).
DRILL (3) 5/32”
MOUNTING HOLES
PLACE LOUVER BEZEL
INTO PACKAGE TRAY OPENING
PHOTO 4
PHOTO 5
PHOTO 6
(3) #8 x 1/2” PAN HEAD SCREWS
INSTALL (3) #8 J-NUTS
PHOTO 7
PHOTO 8
INSTALL LOUVER INTO
LOUVER BRACKET
PHOTO 9
RECTANGLE CHROME
LOUVER WITH
2 ½” HOSE ADAPTER
490548
PHOTO 10
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FINAL STEPS
INSTALL DUCT HOSES AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 18, PAGE 21.
ROUTE A/C WIRES THROUGH 3/8” GROMMET AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 16, BELOW.
(12 VOLT/GROUND/BINARY SWITCH/HEATER VALVE).
INSTALL CONTROL PANEL ASM.
PLUG THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ECU MODULE ON SUB CASE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 18, PAGE 21
(WIRE ACCORDING TO WIRING DIAGRAM ON PAGE 22 AND 23).
MODIFY GLOVE BOX AS SHOWN ON PAGE 20.
REINSTALL GLOVE BOX.
REINSTALL ALL PREVIOUSLY REMOVED ITEMS, INNER FENDER.
FILL RADIATOR WITH AT LEAST A 50/50 MIXTURE OF APPROVED ANTIFREEZE AND DISTILLED WATER. IT IS THE
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE FREEZE PROTECTION AT THE PROPER LEVEL FOR THE CLIMATE IN
WHICH THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANTIFREEZE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL CAUSE
HEATER CORE TO CORRODE PREMATURELY AND POSSIBLY BURST IN A/C MODE AND/OR FREEZING WEATHER,
VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL FITTINGS, BRACKETS AND BELTS FOR TIGHTNESS.
VINTAGE AIR RECOMMENDS THAT ALL A/C SYSTEMS BE SERVICED BY A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE AIR
CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN.
EVACUATE THE SYSTEM FOR A MINIMUM OF 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO CHARGING AND LEAK CHECK PRIOR
TO SERVICING.
CHARGE THE SYSTEM TO THE CAPACITIES STATED ON THE INFORMATION PAGE (PAGE 4) OF THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SEE OPERATION OF CONTROLS PROCEDURES PAGE 24.
3/8” GROMMET
33144-VUI
WIRING HARNESS
(HEATER CONTROL VALVE)
WIRING HARNESS
(12 VOLT/GROUNDS/BINARY SWITCH)
FIGURE 16
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GLOVE BOX MODIFICATION
USE GLOVE BOX MODIFICATION TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 26.
PLACE TEMPLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLOVE BOX. MARK THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLOVE BOX ALONG
THE FRONT OF THE TEMPLATE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 17 BELOW.
PLACE THE SAME TEMPLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLOVE BOX ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. MARK THE
OUTSIDE OF THE GLOVE BOX ALONG THE FRONT OF THE TEMPLATE AS SHOWN BELOW.
MARK THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX CONNECTING EACH END OF TEMPLATE.
CUT THE BOX ON THE LINES YOU HAVE MARKED. DISCARD THE FRONT PORTION OF THE BOX.
INSTALL THE NEW SUPPLIED GLOVE BOX BY PRESSING THE S-CLIPS ONTO THE OEM PORTION OF THE BOX
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 17a, BELOW.
OEM wo A/C
GLOVE BOX
OEM wo A/C
GLOVE BOX
DISCARD FRONT
PORTION OF
BOX
DISCARD FRONT
PORTION OF
BOX
FACTORY AIR
GLOVE BOX
TEMPLATE
FACTORY AIR
GLOVE BOX
TEMPLATE
CUT BOX WITH A
HACK SAW BLADE
ON THESE THREE
FRONT LINES ONLY
CUT BOX WITH A
HACK SAW BLADE
ON THESE THREE
FRONT LINES ONLY
FIGURE 17
MODIFIED GLOVE
BOX
FIGURE 17a
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CONTROL PANEL & DUCT HOSE ROUTING
HI
DEF
OFF
FLR
COLD
A/C
DASH
HOT
PASS. SIDE
DEF. DUCT
2” x 12”
PLUG
FROM
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
232007-VUR
DRIVER SIDE
DEF DUCT
2” x 28”
PLUG
FROM
WIRING
HARNESS
232600-VUA
PASS SIDE
LOUVER
2 ½” x 45”
CENTER DRIVER
SIDE LOUVER
2 ½” x 28”
FIGURE 18
DRIVER SIDE
LOUVER
2 ½” x 26”
CENTER PASS
SIDE LOUVER
2 ½” x 15”
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Wiring Diagram
232007-VUR
TAN
ORA
BLK
WHT
JF8
RED
WHT/RED
WHT/YEL
WHT/GRN
AC ANNUNCIATOR
BACKLIGHT POS
BACKLIGHT NEG
GND
5V-SW
TEMP WIPER
MODE WIPER
FAN WIPER
PRE-WIRED
VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE
232002-VUA
A/C
(IF USED)
GEN IV ECU
GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM
REV E, 10/6/2017
TEMP
MODE
FAN
PROGRAM
* DASH LAMP
(IF USED)
*** WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
** CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 AMP
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
* Dash lamp is used only with type 232007-VUR harness.
** Warning: Always mount circuit breaker as close to the battery as possible. (NOTE: Wire between
battery and circuit breaker is unprotected and should be carefully routed to avoid a short
circuit).
*** Wide open throttle switch contacts close only at full throttle, which disables A/C
compressor.
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Gen IV Wiring
Connection Instruction
WIRING
HARNESS
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
RED
&
WHITE
A/C
COMPRESSOR
RELAY
RED
BLUE
NOTE:
MOUNT RELAY
IN DESIRED
LOCATION
UNDER DASH
RED
WH
IT
E
Ignition Switch:
VIOLET
Violet 12V ignition switch source (key on
accessory) position must be switched.
+12V
NOTE:
WIRING YELLOW & ORANGE (IGNITION HOT
HARNESS COMING FROM
TERMINAL)
HARNESS ARE NOT
USED.
YELLOW
RUN
BAT
IGNITION
SWITCH
ORANGE
TAN
DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v
GRAY
GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR
PROGRAMING CONTROLS
IF APPLICABLE
RED
GREEN
RED
GREEN
FIREWALL
BLACK BLUE
Heater Control Valve:
RED
LATCH
WIRING
HARNESS
WHITE
CHASSIS GROUND
NOTE: HEATER CONTROL
VALVE CONNECTION AND
CHASSIS GROUND MAY BE
LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE FIREWALL. ENSURE
CONNECTOR IS LATCHED
FIRMLY.
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
K
BLAC
BLUE
COMPRESSOR
WHITE
NOTE: CONNECT WHITE
WIRES DIRECTLY TO
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
WHITE
RED
RED
CIRCUIT BREAKER
30 AMP
RED
WARNING:
ALWAYS MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER
AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS POSSIBLE.
(NOTE: WIRE BETWEEN BATTERY AND
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS UNPROTECTED
AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY ROUTED
TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT).
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Install with servo motor facing down,
as shown. Note flow direction arrow
molded into valve body and install
accordingly.
Binary/Trinary & Compressor:
Binary: Connect as shown (typical
compressor wiring). Be sure
compressor body is grounded.
BINARY
SAFETY
SWITCH
BLUE
Dash Light:
When using a Vintage Air-supplied
control panel, connect the tan wire
from the Gen IV evaporator wiring
harness to the factory dash lights to
enable panel backlighting.
+
-
Trinary Switch: Connect according to
trinary switch wiring diagram.
Circuit Breaker/Battery:
White must run to (-) battery. Red may
run to (+) battery or starter. Mount
circuit breaker as close to battery as
possible.
BATTERY
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OPERATION OF CONTROLS
NOTE: WHEN BATTERY POWER IS FIRST CONNECTED TO THE ECU, THE MICRO PROCESSOR GOES THROUGH AN INITIALIZATION
SEQUENCE.THIS INITIALIZATION MAY TAKE UP TO 30 SECONDS. DURING INITIALIZATION THE BLOWER WILL NOT OPERATE,
BUT THE DOORS INSIDE THE UNIT WILL BE OPERATING. A LOW BATTERY OR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY MAY ALSO
TRIGGER A RE-INITIALIZATION. DURING START UP, A LOW BATTERY MAY DROP BELOW 7 VOLTS, TRIGGERING
RE-INITIALIZATION.
AC MODE
OFF
MODE
LEVER
DASH
HI
FLR
HOT
BLOWER
SPEED
DEF
COLD
A/C
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE LEVER
LEVER
IN A/C MODE SLIDE THE
TEMPERATURE LEVER ALL
THE WAY TO THE RIGHT
MODE LEVER
TO ENGAGE COMPRESSOR.
SLIDE THE LEVER TO
(SLIDE LEVER LEFT OR RIGHT
THE LEFT POSITION
TO ADJUST DESIRED
TEMPERATURE)
HEAT MODE
BLOWER SPEED
ADJUST TO DESIRED
SPEED
OFF
DASH
HI
FLR
HOT
DEF
COLD
A/C
BLOWER SPEED
ADJUST TO DESIRED
SPEED
TEMPERATURE LEVER
SLIDE THE TEMPERATURE
LEVER ALL THE WAY LEFT
MODE LEVER
TO THE HOT POSITION.
SLIDE THE LEVER TO (SLIDE LEVER LEFT OR RIGHT
THE CENTER POSITION TO DESIRED TEMPERATURE)
DEFROST/ DE-FOG MODE
OFF
DASH
HI
FLR
HOT
BLOWER SPEED
ADJUST TO DESIRED
SPEED
MODE LEVER
SLIDE THE LEVER TO
THE RIGHT POSITION
DEF
COLD
A/C
TEMPERATURE LEVER
ADJUST LEVER TO
DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
(COMPRESSOR IS
AUTOMATICALLY
ENGAGED)
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Symptom
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Compressor will
not turn off
(All other functions
work).
3.
Compressor will
not turn on
(All other functions
work).
2.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on or off.
1b.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on.
1a.
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System is charged.
System is not charged.
All other functions work.
No other functions work.
Condition
Repair or replace pot/control wiring.
Replace relay.
Check for faulty A/C relay.
Check 2-pin connector at ECU housing.
Check continuity to ground on white control head wire.
Check for 5V on red control head wire.
Charge system or bypass pressure switch.
Replace BSC (This will require removal of evaporator
from vehicle).
Check to ensure that no BSC wiring is damaged or
shorted to vehicle ground. The BSC operates the blower
by ground side pulse width modulation switching. The
positive wire to the blower will always be hot. If the
“ground” side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground,
the blower will run on HI.
Be sure the small, 20 GA white ground wire is connected
to the battery ground post. If it is, replace the ECU.
Verify continuity to chassis ground with white control
head wire at various points.
Verify that all pins are inserted into plug. Ensure that no
pins are bent or damaged in ECU.
Actions
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring.
Check for disconnected or
faulty thermistor.
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring (not applicable to 3-pot
controls).
System must be charged for
compressor to engage.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
stays running, BSC is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
shuts off, ECU is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Check for damaged ground
wire (white) in control head
harness.
Check for damaged blower
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Check for damaged pins or
wires in control head plug.
Checks
Red wire at A/C pot should
have approximately 5V
with ignition on. White
wire will have continuity to
chassis ground. White/
Blue wire should vary
between 0V and 5V when
lever is moved up or down.
Disconnected or faulty
thermistor will cause
compressor to be
disabled.
To check for proper pot
function, check voltage at
white/blue wire. Voltage
should be between 0V and
5V, and will vary with pot
lever position.
Danger: Never bypass
safety switch with
engine running. Serious
injury can result.
No other part replacements
should be necessary.
See blower switch check
procedure.
Loss of ground on this wire
renders control head
inoperable.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide
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Symptom
8.
When ignition is
turned on, blower
momentarily
comes on, then
shuts off. This
occurs with the
blower switch in
the OFF position.
Erratic functions of
blower, mode,
temp, etc.
7.
Blower turns on
and off rapidly.
6.
Loss of mode door
function.
5.
System will not
turn on, or runs
intermittently.
4.
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This is an indicator that the
system has been reset. Be
sure the red power wire is on
the battery post, and not on a
switched source. Also, if the
system is pulled below 7V for
even a split second, the
system will reset.
Run red power wire directly to battery.
Repair or replace.
Charge battery.
Check for faulty battery or
alternator.
Battery voltage is less
than 12V.
Check for damaged switch or
pot and associated wiring.
Ensure all system grounds and power connections are
clean and tight.
Verify proper meter function by checking the condition of
a known good battery.
Check for positive power at heater valve green wire and
blower red wire. Check for ground on control head white
wire.
Install capacitors on ignition coil and alternator. Ensure
good ground at all points. Relocate coil and associated
wiring away from ECU and ECU wiring. Check for burned
or loose plug wires.
Actions
Check for at least 12V at
circuit breaker.
Check for damaged stepper
motor or wiring.
Check for obstructed or
binding mode doors.
Check for damaged mode
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Verify battery voltage is
greater than 10 volts and less
than 16.
Verify connections on power
lead, ignition lead, and both
white ground wires.
Noise interference from either
ignition or alternator.
Checks
Battery voltage is at least
12V.
Partial function of mode
doors.
No mode change at all.
Will not turn on under
any conditions.
Works when engine is not
running; shuts off when
engine is started
(typically early Gen IV,
but possible on all
versions).
Condition
System shuts off blower at
10V. Poor connections or
weak battery can cause
shutdown at up to 11V.
Typically caused by
evaporator housing
installed in a bind in the
vehicle. Be sure all
mounting locations line up
and don’t have to be forced
into position.
Ignition noise (radiated or
conducted) will cause the
system to shut down due to
high voltage spikes. If this
is suspected, check with a
quality oscilloscope. Spikes
greater than 16V will shut
down the ECU. Install a
radio capacitor at the
positive post of the ignition
coil (see radio capacitor
installation bulletin). A
faulty alternator or worn
out battery can also result
in this condition.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
DRIVER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE
3 ⅛”
CUT ALONG
DOTTED LINE
(DO NOT EXCEED DIMENSIONS GIVEN)
2 13/16”
1973-87
CHEVY TRUCK
NON-AIR
DRIVER SIDE LOUVER
TEMPLATE
2 13/16”
CUT ALONG
DOTTED LINE
NOTE: Due to printing variances, measure the line below before using this template. If
template is scaled properly, the line should measure 6 inches.
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GLOVE BOX MODIFICATION TEMPLATE
73-87 CHEV P-UP
GLOVE BOX
MODIFICATION
TEMPLATE
CUT ALONG
DOTTED LINE
NOTE: Due to printing variances, measure the line below before using this template. If
template is scaled properly, the line should measure 6 inches.
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EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST
NO.
1.
2.
QTY. PART NO.
1
1
EVAPORATOR KIT
751181
DESCRIPTION
744004-VUE
791181
GEN IV 4 VENT EVAP. SUB CASE w/ 204 ECU
ACCESSORY KIT 81-87 CHEV P-UP wo AC
CHECK BY:
PACKED BY:
DATE:
1
GEN IV 4 VENT
EVAP SUB CASE
w/204 ECU
744004-VUE
2
HI
OFF
DASH
HOT
ACCESSORY KIT
791181
FLR
DEF
COLD
A/C
NOTE: IMA GES MA Y NOT DEPICT ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
REFER TO PACKING LIST FOR ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
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