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Vintage Air 564191, Instruction Manual

The Vintage Air 564191 is a high-quality air conditioning system that brings forth a touch of nostalgia with its vintage design. To ensure a seamless installation and optimal performance, it is crucial to refer to the comprehensive Instruction Manual. You can easily download this manual for free from manualshive.com, your go-to source for user manuals.

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905644 REV A 01/10/19, PG 2 OF 33

Cover..................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................
Packing List/Parts Disclaimer..................................................................................................
Information Page, Wiring Notice.............................................................................................
Engine Compartment Disassembly, Condenser Assembly and Installation, Compressor and 

Brackets.............................................................................................................................

Center Louver Modification....................................................................................................

Passenger Compartment Disassembly.....................................................................................

Firewall Modification, Defrost Duct & Fresh Air Cover Installation................................................ 
Hose Adapter Installation, Early-Model Kick Panel Modification.................................................. 
Late-Model Kick Panel Modification........................................................................................

Firewall Cover Insulation..................................................................................................... 

Lubricating O-rings, Evaporator Bracket & Heater Hardline Installation...................................... 
Fresh Air Cap & Kick Panel Cover Preparation, Heater and A/C Hose Installation.......................... 

Wiring Installation, Kick Panel Installation.............................................................................. 
Evaporator Installation, Drain Hose Installation...................................................................... 
Firewall Cover Installation...................................................................................................
ECU Wiring Harness Installation...........................................................................................
Duct Hose Installation........................................................................................................

Fresh Air Cap Installation, A/C Hose Installation.....................................................................

Heater Control Valve Installation...........................................................................................
Wiring Final Steps..............................................................................................................
Center Louver Installation, Glove Box Installation...................................................................
Final Steps, Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................
Gen IV Wiring Connection Instruction...................................................................................
Operation of Controls..........................................................................................................

Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................................................................

Packing List.......................................................................................................................

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Table of Contents

A detailed tech video outlining the installation process 

is available on Vintage Air’s YouTube channel at 

http://bit.ly/2GWAxWY. 
Viewing the tech video along with the written 

instructions will provide the installer the most detailed 

installation procedure.

Summary of Contents for 564191

Page 1: ...mpany 18865 Goll St San Antonio TX 78266 Phone 800 862 6658 Sales sales vintageair com Tech Support tech vintageair com www vintageair com 905644 REV A 01 10 19 PG 1 OF 33 1969 Chevrolet Camaro with Factory Air Evaporator Kit 564191 ...

Page 2: ...llation Wiring Installation Kick Panel Installation Evaporator Installation Drain Hose Installation Firewall Cover Installation ECU Wiring Harness Installation Duct Hose Installation Fresh Air Cap Installation A C Hose Installation Heater Control Valve Installation Wiring Final Steps Center Louver Installation Glove Box Installation Final Steps Wiring Diagram Gen IV Wiring Connection Instruction O...

Page 3: ...r Sub Case Accessory Kit 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 NOTE Images may not depict actual parts and quantities Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities 1 2 Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case 744004 VUE...

Page 4: ...r 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 r...

Page 5: ... 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 Th...

Page 6: ...ir distribution system under dash the factory manual recommends the following Remove the right lower rocker molding Remove the fender attaching bolts Remove the skirt to fender and skirt to reinforcement screws Pull out on the lower portion of the fender moving the skirt away from the fender flange and firewall Block the skirt with a 2 x 4 block of wood To avoid damage to the paint and sheet metal...

Page 7: ...low Using the 2 mounting holes on the bottom side of the hose adapter as a guide drill 2 1 8 holes into the louver assembly See Photo 6 below Secure the center louver hose adapter to the louver assembly using 2 8 x 1 2 pan head screws See Photo 7 below Photo 2 Flange Seal Foam Figure 1 Remove Center Louver Assembly from Dash 1 Foam Install Flange Seal Foam onto Center Louver Assembly Install 1 Pie...

Page 8: ...3 4 below NOTE The instrument panel must be removed for access to the driver side outlet Remove the passenger side kick panel fresh air cover discard and kick panel retain See Figure 2 below Disconnect and remove the fresh air pull cable from the kick panel discard See Figure 2 below Perform the Following NOTE Removal of the dashboard is required to install the evaporator Vintage Air recommends us...

Page 9: ...urface and install the driver and passenger side fresh air covers using OEM hardware to secure See Figure 1 below 1 2 3 Figure 1 Silicone Photo 1 Mating Surface of Fresh Air Cover Driver Side Defrost Duct Passenger Side Defrost Duct Driver Side Fresh Air Cover 640711 Passenger Side Fresh Air Cover 640712 2 10 x 1 2 Sheet Metal Screws Firewall Modification 1 2 3 Flatten the edges of the firewall op...

Page 10: ... material See Photo 4 below Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Remove Retaining Screw and Grille Disconnect Fresh Air Door Cable and Remove Remove Fresh Air Door Assembly Trim Fresh Air Door Housing Flush With Back of OEM Kick Panel NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with a late model kick panel proceed to Page 11 Hose Adapter Installation 1 2 3 4 Cut off 9 of the OEM driver side A C duct assembly as sh...

Page 11: ...bly from the OEM kick panel by lifting up on the door toward the spring and sliding it out of the hinge housing See Photo 1 below Disconnect and remove the fresh air door cable from the OEM lever housing discard See Photo 2 below Trim the fresh air door housing flush with the back of the OEM kick panel and discard the excess material See Photo 3 below Cut out the kick panel vent grille See Photos ...

Page 12: ... the traced area See Photo 3 below NOTE For proper system operation Vintage Air recommends using heat blocking insulation in the area around the evaporator unit firewall kick panel inner cowl firewall covers Due to tight clearance for the evaporator unit between the firewall and dash Vintage Air recommends an insulation thickness of no more than 1 4 Temporarily Install Firewall Cover with 2 1 4 20...

Page 13: ...ion 1 2 3 On a workbench install the upper heater hardline onto the evaporator unit using a properly lubricated 10 O ring See Figure 1 above and Photo 1 below Install the lower heater hardline onto the evaporator unit using a properly lubricated 10 O ring See Figure 1 above and Photo 2 below NOTE Install the upper and lower hardlines facing downward as shown in Photo 2 below Install the evaporator...

Page 14: ...nd A C Hose Installation NOTE Soapy water may be used to ease insertion of A C and heater hoses through the grommets but be sure the hoses are capped to prevent water from getting inside Photo 1 1 On the inside of the fresh air cap the letter T indicates the top mounting hole for the firewall See Photo 1 below 4 Large Grommets 33137 VUI Fresh Air Cap 622230 Kick Panel Cover 622235 T Indicates Top ...

Page 15: ...er compartment insert the lower heater hose through the bottom left large grommet on the kick panel cover See Photo 6 below Insert the upper heater hose through the top left large grommet on the kick panel cover See Photo 7 below Insert the 6 drier evaporator A C hose through the bottom right large grommet on the kick panel cover See Photo 8 below Insert the 10 compressor evaporator A C hose throu...

Page 16: ...3 below NOTE Leave approximately 5 of wiring between the relay and the kick panel cover This allows enough wiring to secure the relay to the mounting position Route the heater control valve wiring red white and green through the 7 8 grommet in the fresh air cap See Photo 4 below Route the main harness wiring red white and blue through the 7 8 grommet in the fresh air cap See Photo 5 below Photo 1 ...

Page 17: ...ing 3 8 x 3 4 countersunk washer screws See Photo 3 below For a late model kick panel do not install the trim plate Secure the kick panel using 3 8 x 3 4 countersunk washer screws Secure the main wiring harness relay to the upper kick panel mounting hole using a 8 x 3 4 countersunk washer screw mounting it in the hole as shown in Photo 4 below NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a kick panel vac...

Page 18: ...studs into the upper OEM mounting holes on the firewall See Photo 5 below Install the 45 fitting on the 10 compressor evaporator A C hose onto the 10 fitting on the evaporator using a properly lubricated 10 O ring See Figure 1 Page 12 and Photo 6 below NOTE After installing the 10 compressor evaporator A C hose wrap all exposed metal with the supplied press tape See Photo 7 below NOTE A 10 block o...

Page 19: ... the screws install into the 3 8 U nuts on the dash bracket See Photo 10 below NOTE The use of a mirror can be used to verify the screws are correctly installed Adjust and tighten the bolts on the dash bracket as shown in Photo 9 below Evaporator Installation Cont Install Glove Box Door using OEM Screws Drain Hose Installation 1 Install the drain hose through the previously drilled 5 8 hole in the...

Page 20: ... 1 4 20 nuts with star washers and the 2 1 4 20 x 1 studs from the firewall cover and replace them with 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts See Photo 5 below Install 1 of the previously removed 1 4 20 nuts with star washers onto the bottom right firewall cover bolt in the passenger compartment See Photo 6 below Verify that the evaporator unit is level and square to the dash NOTE To ensure proper drainage it is v...

Page 21: ...valve into the white connector on the main wiring harness See Photo 3 below Plug the white two wire connector from the main wiring harness into the white connector on the blower motor See Photo 4 below Plug the main wiring harness into the ECU See Photo 5 below Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Main Wiring Harness Connector Attach Violet Wire to Switched Power Source Heater Control Valve Connector B...

Page 22: ...senger Side Louver 2 x 43 Passenger Side Center Louver 2 x 25 Driver Side Center Louver 2 x 25 Passenger Side Center Louver Passenger Side Louver Driver Side Center Louver Driver Side Louver Driver Side Louver 2 x 36 Driver Side Defrost Duct 2 x 18 Passenger Side Defrost Duct 2 x 12 ...

Page 23: ...e port to the 8 discharge port on the compressor See Photo 2 below Then route the 45 fitting to the 8 condenser core hardline coming from the condenser See Photo 3 below Tighten each fitting connection See Figure 1 Page 13 Locate the 10 compressor evaporator A C hose Lubricate a 10 O ring See Figure 1 Page 13 and connect the 10 135 fitting with service port to the 10 suction port on the compressor...

Page 24: ...lve Secure using hose clamps See Figure 1 and Photo 3 below NOTE Ensure proper flow direction through the heater control valve the flow direction follows the molded arrow on the valve Plug the heater control valve connector into the connector on the main wiring harness See Photo 4 below NOTE Secure the white wire from the heater control valve portion of the main harness to a suitable chassis groun...

Page 25: ...ain wiring harness to the safety switch See Photo 2 below Connect the compressor lead wire to the safety switch See Photo 2 below Wrap the safety switch wiring with flexo sleeve and secure it with the supplied tie wraps See Photo 3 below Mount Circuit Breaker Close to Battery Photo 1 Photo 2 Wrap Safety Switch Wiring with Flexo Sleeve Photo 3 Connect Wire Leads to Safety Switch Secure Wiring with ...

Page 26: ...ove box using 6 8 x 1 2 wide head screws See Figure 2 below Figure 1 Figure 2 6 8 x 1 2 Wide Head Screws Center Louver Duct Hoses Figure 1 Figure 2 Place Glove Box into Glove Box Opening Center Louver Assembly Center Louver Installation 1 2 Attach 2 25 lengths of 2 duct hose to the center louver as shown in Figure 1 below Install the center louver assembly into the dash and secure it with the OEM ...

Page 27: ...follow antifreeze recommendations will cause the 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 licensed automotive A C technician Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging and perform a leak...

Page 28: ...07 VUR 232002 VUA CIRCUIT BREAKER 30 AMP WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SWITCH OPTIONAL DASH LAMP IF USED 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 W...

Page 29: ...pressor Body Is Grounded Trinary Switch Connect According To Trinary Switch Wiring Diagram Install With Servo Motor Facing Down As Shown Note Flow Direction Arrow Molded Into Valve Body And Install Accordingly White Must Run To Battery Red May Run To Battery Or Starter Mount Circuit Breaker As Close to Battery As Possible Heater Control Valve Binary Trinary Compressor Circuit Breaker Battery CONTR...

Page 30: ...d and then back it off to the desired vent temperature For heat operation move the temperature lever knob all the way to hot and then adjust to the desired vent temperature The blower will momentarily change speed each time you toggle between operations to indicate the change NOTE For proper control panel function refer to control panel instructions for calibration procedure Blower Speed Blower Sp...

Page 31: ...s be hot If the ground side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground the blower will run on HI Replace BSC This will require removal of evaporator from vehicle No other part replacements should be necessary Compressor will not turn on All other functions work 2 System is not charged System must be charged for compressor to engage Charge system or bypass pressure switch Danger Never bypass safety...

Page 32: ...tion No mode change at all Check for damaged mode switch or potentiometer and associated wiring Partial function of mode doors 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 Blower turns on and off rapidly 6 Battery voltage is at least 12V Check for at least 12V at circuit breaker Ensure all...

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Page 34: ...ing List Evaporator Kit 564191 No 1 2 Qty 1 1 Part No 744004 VUE 784191 Description Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case Accessory Kit NOTE Images may not depict actual parts and quantities Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities 1 2 Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case 744004 VUE Accessory Kit 784191 Checked By Packed By Date ...

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