1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

The Cadillac Air Conditioner provides ideal summer temperatures
and dust-free interiors for Cadillac owners. Simple
to operate, the system consists of a compressor, condenser,
refrigerant, evaporator and two blowers. The compressor
is belt-driven off the crankshaft through a clutch which
disengages the compressor when air conditioner is "Off."
The compressor draws refrigerant from the evaporator,
compresses and discharges the refrigerant in gaseous form
into the condenser coils where it is changed back into liquid.
Cool air enters the car interior by either of two methods.
One discharges air from grilles on each side of the package
shelf. The second method (available on Sedans only) discharges
cooled and freshened air from ducts mounted
beneath the headlining, and running up to the front compartment.
1. Outlef Air Ducts
2. Evaporator Case
3. Return Air Grille
4. Compressor
5. Condenser
6. Receiver Tank
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