Today_s Technician_ Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Classroom Manual and Shop Manual

Classroom Manual
	Contents
	Preface
	Classroom Manual
	Shop Manual
	Supplements
	Reviewers
	Ch 1: Heating and Air Conditioning-History and the Environment
		Introduction
		Air Conditioning Defined
		Refrigeration
		Historical Development of Refrigeration
		Refrigerant and the Environment
		The Ozone Hole
		Effects of Loss of Ozone on Human Health
		Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect
		The Clean Air Act
		Stratospheric Ozone Protection-Title VI
		Ozone Protection Regulations
		Refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
		Technician Certification
		Injuries as a Result of High Pressure
		Special Safety Precautions
		Antifreeze/Coolant
		Hazardous Materials
		Breathing Toxic Gases
		The Industry
		ASE Certification
		EPA Certification
		Cost of Operation
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 2: Temperature and Pressure Fundamentals
		Introduction
		Elements and Matter
		The Atom
		The Molecule
		Chemical Compounds
		Heat and Cold
		Sensible Heat of a Solid
		Melting or Fusion
		Sensible Heat of a Liquid
		Evaporation
		Specific Heat
		Latent Heat of Fusion
		Latent Heat of Vaporization
		Heat Flow
		Radiation
		Conduction
		Convection
		Personal Comfort and Convenience
		Specific Gravity
		Gas Laws
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 3: Electricity and Electronic Fundamentals
		Introduction
		Electrical Principles
		Fuses and Circuit Breakers
		Circuit Resistance
		Diodes
		Relays
		Blower Motor
		Electromagnetic Clutch
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 4: Engine Cooling and Comfort Heating Systems
		Introduction
		The Cooling System
		Heat Measurement
		Radiator
		Pressure Cap
		Coolant Recovery System
		Engine Block and Cylinder Head Coolant Passages
		Coolant Pump
		Fan Shrouds, Air Baffles, and Seals
		Thermostat
		Pulley and Belt
		Fans
		Hoses and Clamps
		Heater System
		Additives
		Antifreeze
		Preventive Maintenance
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 5: Air-Conditioning System Operating Principles
		Introduction
		Heat Transfer in the Refrigerant System
		Air Conditioning and Humidity
		The Relationship of Pressure and Vacuum in the Air-Conditioning System
		Air Conditioning 101
		Compressor
		Condenser
		Receiver-Drier Accumulator
		Metering Devices
		Evaporator
		Hoses and Lines
		Refrigerant
		Refrigerant R-134a (HFC-134a)
		Refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
		R-1234yf Refrigerant System Design
		Pressure versus Temperature Relationship
		Handling Refrigerant
		Air-Conditioning Circuit
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 6: Refrigerant System Components
		Introduction
		The Refrigeration Cycle
		Compressor
		Hoses and Lines
		Discharge Line
		Condenser
		Receiver-Drier
		Liquid Line
		Thermostatic Expansion Valve
		H-Valve
		The Orifice Tube
		Evaporator
		Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX)
		Accumulator
		What Type System
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 7: Refrigerant System Servicing and Testing
		Introduction
		Performance Testing
		Refrigerant Analyzer
		Noncondensable Gas
		Moisture and Moisture Removal
		Prevention
		Evacuating the Refrigeration System (Moisture Removal)
		Moisture Removal at High Altitudes
		Mixed Refrigerant Types
		Hazardous Refrigerant
		Leak Detectors
		Leak Detection Using a Soap Solution
		Leak Detection Using Visible Dye
		Fluorescent Leak Detectors
		Electronic (Halogen) Leak Detectors
		Other Types
		Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Systems
		Record Keeping Requirements
		PDA Diagnostics
		Charging the System with Refrigerant
		Diagnosis
		Refrigeration Oil
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 8: Diagnosis of the Refrigeration System
		Introduction
		System Diagnosis
		Temperature and Pressure Relationships of R-12 (CFC-12)
		Temperature and Pressure Relationships of R-134a (HFC-134a)
		Temperature and Pressure Relationships of R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf)
		Moisture Contamination
		Restriction Diagnosis
		Preventive Maintenance
		Advanced Diagnostic Tools
		High Pressure
		Connections
		Restrictions
		Contamination
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 9: Compressors and Clutches
		Introduction
		Function
		Design
		Clutch
		Types of Compressors
		Reciprocating (Piston-Type) Compressors
		Rotary Vane Compressors
		Scroll Compressors
		Scotch Yoke Compressors
		Variable Displacement Compressors
		Diagnosing Problems and Making Repairs
		Electric Motor-Driven Compressors
		Stretch to Fit Belts
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 10: Case and Duct Systems
		Introduction
		Air Intake
		Core Section
		Distribution Section
		Combined Case
		Air Delivery
		Dual-Zone Duct System
		Rear Heat/Cool System
		Evaporator Drain
		Odor Control
		Cabin Air Filters
		The Air Door Control System
		Control System Faults
		Visual Inspection
		Mode Door Adjustment
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 11: System Controls
		Introduction
		Manual Master Control
		Thermostat
		Pressure Cutoff Switch
		Factory-Installed Wiring
		Coolant Temperature Warning System
		Control Devices
		Vacuum System Diagrams
		Automatic Temperature Controls
		Electronic Temperature Control Systems
		Scan Tool
		Controller Area Network
		Heated and Climate Controlled Seating
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Ch 12: Retrofit and Future Trends (R-12 to R-134a)
		Introduction
		New Refrigerant Systems on the Horizon
		The Replacement Refrigerant of Choice
		Other Refrigerants
		Substitute Refrigerants
		The Do-It-Yourselfer
		Contaminated Refrigerant
		Purity Test
		Disposal of Contaminated Refrigerant
		Use of Alternate Refrigerants
		Retrofit Components
		System Flushing
		An Industry Study
		Summary
		Review Questions
	Glossary/Glosario
	Index
Shop Manual
	Contents
	Photo Sequences
	Job Sheets
	Preface
	Classroom Manual
	Shop Manual
	Supplements
	Reviewers
	Ch 1: Shop Safety
		General Shop Safety
		Personal Safety
		General Hybrid Electric Vehicle Safety
		Safety in the Shop
		OSHA
		Safety Rules for Operating Power Tools
		The Value and Techniques of Safety Sense
		Safe Use of Tools
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 2: Typical Shop Procedures and Tools
		Shop Rules and Regulations
		Service Tools
		Hand Tools
		Special Tools
		Refrigerant Identifier
		Other Special Tools
		Sources of Service Information
		Content of Service Information
		Service Manual Procedures and Specifications Service Procedures
		Repair Order
		The Metric System
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 3: Basic Electrical Troubleshooting and Service
		Introduction
		Electrical Diagnosis and Testing
		Using a Digital Multimeter
		Voltmeter Function
		Ohmmeter Function
		Ammeter Function
		Testing Circuit Protection Device
		Testing for Opens
		Troubleshooting the Blower Motor Circuit
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 4: Diagnosis and Service of Engine Cooling and Comfort Heating Systems
		The Cooling System
		Radiators
		Electrochemical Activity
		Coolant Pump
		Pressure Cap
		Thermostats
		Pulleys
		Belts and Tensioner
		Fans
		Hoses and Clamps
		Recovery Tank
		Heater System
		Antifreeze
		Flush the Cooling System
		Hybrid Electric Cooling System Service
		Troubleshooting the Heater and Cooling System
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 5: The Manifold and Gauge Set
		The Manifold and Gauge Set
		Manifold
		Connecting the Manifold and Gauge Set
		Basic Performance Testing the Air-Conditioning System
		Test the Thermostats and Control Devices
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 6: Servicing System Components
		English and Metric Fasteners
		Safety
		Diagnostic Techniques
		Proper Tools, Equipment, and Parts
		Service Procedures
		Preparation
		Refrigerant Recovery
		Refrigerant Recovery for R-1234yf
		Servicing Refrigerant Hoses and Fittings
		Replacing Air-Conditioning Components
		Removing and Replacing the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)
		Removing and Replacing the Fixed Orifice Tube (FOT)
		Removing and Replacing the Accumulator
		Removing and Replacing the Condenser
		Removing and Replacing the Receiver-Drier
		Superheat or Pressure Switch
		In Conclusion
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 7: Air-Conditioning System Servicing and Testing
		Refrigeration Contamination
		Unloaded System Performance Testing
		Sealant Contamination Detection
		Leak Testing the System
		Compressor
		Soap Solution
		Tracer Dye Leak Detection
		Halogen (Electronic) Leak Detection
		Evacuating the System
		Triple Evacuation Method
		Charging the System
		Charging the R-1234yf System
		Install the Can Tap Valve on a "Pound" Container
		Using Pound Cans (System Off)
		Charging from a Bulk Source with a Manifold and Gauge Set
		Testing Refrigerant for Noncondensable Gas
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 8: Diagnosis of the Refrigeration System
		Air-Conditioning Diagnosis
		System Inspection
		Air-Conditioning Pressure Diagnostics
		Defective Components
		Causes of Failure
		Functional Testing
		Diagnosing H-Block Thermostatic Expansion Valve System
		Diagnosing Thermostatic Expansion Valve Systems
		Refrigerant System Charge Level Determination Temperature Method
		Insufficient Cooling: Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube (CCOT)
		Diagnosing Orifice Tube Systems
		System Charge Test
		Diagnosing Variable Displacement Compressor Orifice Tube Systems
		Diagnosing Ford's FOT System
		Poor Compressor Performance
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 9: Compressors and Clutches
		Compressor
		Compressor Clutch
		Testing Compressor Clutch Electrical Circuit
		Compressor Identification
		Refrigerant Lubricant
		Refrigerant Lubricant Diagnosis
		Removing and Replacing the Compressor
		Stretch to Fit Belts
		Installing Inline Filter
		Nippondenso
		Servicing the Nippondenso Compressor
		Replacing the Shaft Seal
		Checking and Adding Oil to the Nippondenso Compressor
		Refilling the Compressor
		Servicing the Nippondenso Compressor Clutch
		Panasonic (Matsushita)
		Servicing the Panasonic Vane-Type Compressors
		Checking and Adjusting Compressor Oil Level
		Procedure
		Servicing the Clutch Assembly
		Servicing the Compressor Shaft Seal
		Servicing the Compressor
		Sanden
		Servicing the Sanden (Sankyo) Compressor
		Replacing the Compressor Shaft Oil Seal
		Checking Compressor Oil Level
		Servicing the Clutch
		Electrically-Driven Air-Conditioning Compressor
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 10: Case and Duct Systems
		Fresh Air Inlet
		Component Replacement
		Blower Motor
		Replacing the Power Module or Resistor
		Replacing the Heater Core
		Replacing the Evaporator Core
		Removing and Replacing the Evaporator
		Odor Problems
		Testing the Vacuum System
		Temperature Door Cable Adjustment
		Mode Selector Switch
		Cabin Air Filter
		Electric Mode Door Actuator
		Problems Encountered
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 11: Diagnosis and Service of System Controls
		Fuses and Circuit Breakers
		Thermostat
		Electromagnetic Clutch
		Pressure Switches and Controls
		Coolant Temperature Warning Switches
		Vacuum Switches and Controls
		Breakout State
		Automatic (Electronic) Temperature Controls
		Climate Control System Sensors
		Temperature and Mode Door Control
		Diagnosing SATC and EATC Systems
		EATC System Diagnosis
		Trouble Codes
		Entering BCM Diagnostics
		Retrieving Cadillac BCM Trouble Codes
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Ch 12: Retrofit (R-12) [CFC-12] to R-134a [HFC-134a]
		Introduction
		Purity Test
		Access Valves
		Recover Only-An Alternate Method
		Retrofit
		Procedure
		Refrigerant Recovery
		Flush the System?
		Evacuating the System
		Charging an R-134a Air-Conditioning System
		Conclusion
		ASE-Style Review Questions
		ASE Challenge Questions
		Job Sheets
	Appendix A: ASE Practice Examination
	Appendix B: Metric Conversions
	Appendix C: Air-Conditions Special Tool Suppliers
	Appendix D: Where to Send Contaminated Refrigerant
	Glossary/Glosario
	Index