
Odor Correction
The air conditioning system may emit odors under certain conditions. This is usually due to
the growth of mold on the evaporator and in the evaporator case. Water vapor from the air
condenses on the fins of the evaporator as the A/C system is operating and collects in the
evaporator housing. A drain hole at the bottom of the evaporator case is used to allow the
water to drip out of the case and onto the ground. If the hole becomes clogged, it can be
cleared with compressed air.
In order to correct the odor problem, the mold must be neutralized by using chemicals.
Chemicals and cleaning systems have been specifically designed for disinfecting
evaporator cores and housings.
The use of the cleaning system will vary slightly depending on how the A/C system is
designed. Cleaning the evaporator core and housing generally involves spraying a
cleaning solution into the housing and allowing the solution to soak for a period of time.
The solution is then rinsed out with water. On some vehicles, the blower resistor can be
removed from the housing under the hood and the solution can be sprayed in the resistor
hole. On other vehicles, a hole must be drilled on the housing and patched with silicone or
putty when the cleaning operation is completed. Evaporator cleaning systems vary; always
follow the instructions that come with the kit.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
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