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Fig 1: Troubleshooting Item Description Chart
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Fig 2: Diagnostic Procedure Chart - Noise While Operating A/C System (Steps 1-8)
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Fig 3: Diagnostic Procedure Chart - Noise While Operating A/C System (Steps 9-19)