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AC3JL−01
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AIR CONDITIONING COOLING UNIT
AC−23
1350
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
COOLING UNIT
COMPONENTS
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Engine Coolant
Temp. CutRelay
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Thermistor
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Expansion Valve
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AC2QO−03
N06172
N14293
AC−24
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AIR CONDITIONING COOLING UNIT
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERA TION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, refer to the following procedure.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of
refrigerant.
Specified amount:
850 ± 50 g (29.98 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE AND LIQUID TUBE
FROM COOLING UNIT FITTING
Remove the 2 bolts and both tubes. Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of indtallation, lubricate 2 new O −rings with com-
pressor oil and install the tubes.
3. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Glove compratment door (See page BO−76)
(b) Glove compratment door reinforcement (See page BO−76 )
4. REMOVE COOLING UNIT
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts and cooling unit.
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AC2QP−01
N06174
Hexagonal WrenchExpansion Valve
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AIR CONDITIONING COOLING UNIT
AC−25
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE A/C AMPLIFIER
2. REMOVE RELAY
3. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS
4. REMOVE BLOWER RESISTOR
Remove the 2 screws and blower resistor.
5. SEPARATE UPPER AND LOWER UNIT CASES
(a) Using a knife, cut off the each packing.
(b) Remove 3 clips and 4 screws.
(c) Separate the upper and lower unit cases.
6. REMOVE EVAPORATOR FROM LOWER UNIT CASE
HINT:
If the evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to the com-
pressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil:
ND−OIL 8 or equivalent
7. REMOVE THERMISTOR
Pull out the thermistor from the evaporator.
8. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and separate the
expansion valve and evaporator. Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, lubricate 4 new O−rings with com-
pressor oil and install the tubes.
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AC2QQ−01
AC−26
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AIR CONDITIONING COOLING UNIT
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page AC−25 ).
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AC2QR−01
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AIR CONDITIONING COOLING UNIT
AC−27
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page AC−24 ).
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AC2QS−01
Z17942
Hose ”A”Hose ”B”
Z17943
Hose Clip
Heater
Radiator Pope Paint Mark
Water Hose Hose ”A”Upper
FR
RH Hose ”B”
RH
FR
Marking 45 ± 10° 45
°
10 °
N06494
AC−28
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AIR CONDITIONING HEATER UNIT
1355
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HEATER UNIT
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE COOLING UNIT (See page AC−24)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
3. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RA- DIATOR PIPES
(a) Grip the claws of the hose clip with pliers and slide the clip
along the hose to a place where it does not clamp the
hose to the pipe.
(b) Disconnect the water hoses.
HINT:
Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far
as the ridge on the pipe.
Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
4. REMOVE PIPE GROMMETS
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD (See page BO−76 )
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(See page BO−76 )
7. REMOVE HEATER UNIT
(a) Remove the 3 screws and defroster nozzle.(...~---------I I
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N02485
N18179N18181
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N06495
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AIR CONDITIONING HEATER UNIT
AC−29
1356
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and a screw, then remove heater unit.
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AC2QV−01
AC−30
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AIR CONDITIONING HEATER UNIT
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page AC−28 ).
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