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A/G System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will helD determine if the air con-
ditioner system is operating within specifications.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner svstem.
CAUTION: Exposure to air condiiioner r€trigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate €yes, nose and
throat. Avoid bre8thing the air conditioner retrige.ant
and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs. ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment o. vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comDressed air.
@ some mixtur€s ol air and R-134a have becn
shown to be combuslible at olsvated pressures and can
result in lire or explosion causing iniury or property
damage. Never use compressed air to prgssure test R-
13i[a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys.
tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
Recovory/Recycling/charging station
LOW.PRESSURESIDE
1.Connect a R-134a refrigerant recover/recycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown. following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions,
Insen a thermometer in the center air vent. Determine
the relative humidity and air temperature.
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
o Open hood.
. open front doors.
. Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL,
the mode control dial on VENT and the reci.cula-
tion control switch on RECIRCULATE.
. Turn the A,/C switch on and the fan switch on
MAX.
. Run the engine at 1,500 rpm.
. No driver or passengers in vehicle
After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes
under the above test conditions, read the deliverv
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the Ay'Cgauges.
2.
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Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid brqathing the air conditioner retrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area
before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed arr.
@@ some mixtures of air and R-134a have been
shown to be combustible at elevated plessures and can
result in fire or explosion causing iniury or property dam-
age. Never use compressed air to pressure tect R-134a
service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems.
Additional health and safety intormation may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
'1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recove rylrecycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions
2. Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed trom
the A,/C system after the recovery process is com-
oleted. Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the AVC system before charg-
inq.
Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station
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A/C System Service
Evacuation
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to removeHFC-134a {R-134a)from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant andlubricant vapor or mist can irrhate eyes, noso and throat.Avoid breathing the air condhioner retrigerant and lubri-cant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occu.s. ventilate workarea before resuming service.
R 134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested withcompressed arr.
!@ some mixtures of air and R-134a hsvo beenshown to be combustible at elevated pressures and canresult in tire or explosion causing iniury ot property
damage. Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner svs-tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtainedfrom the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1, When an A,/C System has been opened to the atmo-
sphere, such as during installation or repair, it must
be evacuated using a R-l34a refrigerant recovery/
recycling/charging station. {lf the system has beenopen for several days, the receiver/dryer should bereplaced, and the system should be evacuated forseveral hours.)
Connect a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recyclin g/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Evacuate the system,
lf the low-pressure does not reach more than 93.3kPa (700 mmHg,27.6 in.Hg) in 15 minutes, there isprobably a leak in the system. partially charge thesystem, and check for leaks (see Leak Test).
Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station
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Charging
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing th€ air conditioner refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service. Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from the relrigerant
and lubricant manufacturers.
Connect a R-'134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging
station to the vehicle, as shown. following the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
R€covery/Recycling/Charging Station
HIGH-PRESSURESIDE
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to system
that was removed during recovery. Use only SP-'10
refrigerant oil.
Charge the system with Required amount of R-134a
refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system; the compres-
sor will be damaged.
Select the appropriate unit of measure for your
charging station.
Refrigerant capacity: 700 to 750 g
0.70 to 0.?5 k9
1.5 to 1.6 lbs.
21.7 to 26.5 oz.
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Leak Test
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditionor refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Avoid breathing the air conditioner retrigerant and lubri-
cant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle ajr conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed arr.
!@ some mixturos of air and R-1348 have
been shown to be combustible at olovatod pres3uras
and can result in fire or explosion causing iniury or
property damage. Never use comprelised air to pressure
test R-13ila service equipment or vehicle air conditioner
systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
2.
1.Connect a R-134a refrigerant recove rylrecycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown in the pre-
vious column, following the equipment manufactur-
er's instructions.
Open the high-pressure valve to charge the system
to the specified capacity, then close the supply
valve, and remove the charging system couplers.
Select the appropriate unit of measure for your
charging station.
Refrigerant capacity: 700 to 750 g
0.70 to 0.75 kg
1.5 to 1.6 lbs.
21.7 to 26.5 oz.
Check the system for leaks using a R-134a refriger-
ant leak detector with an accuracy of 14 g (0.5 ozl
per year or better.
lf you find leaks that require the system to be opened
(to repair or replace hoses, fittings, etc.), recover the
system according to the Recovery Procedure on page
22-59.
After checking and repairing leaks, the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation on page 22-601.
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Compressor
Replacement
lf the compressor is marginally operable. run the
engine at idie speed, and let the air conditioner
work for a few minutes. then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Disconnect the condenser fan connector. Remove
the compressor clutch connector and the wire har-
ness clip from the condenser fan shroud, then dis-
connect the compressor clutch connector. Remove
the mounting bolts and the condenser fan shroud,
CONDENSER FANCONNECTOR
6x1.0mm7 N.m 10.7 kg{.m, 5 lbl.ftl
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2.
5. Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
discharge lines from the compressor. Plug or cap
the lines immediately after disconnecting them to
avoid moisture and dust contamination,
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
DISCHARGE LINE
Remove the power steering pump belt (see section
17t.
Loosen the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the adiusting bolt, then remove the Ay'C compressor
belt from the pulleys. lf necessary, remove themounting bolts from the left front mount, thenremove the A,/C compressor belt through the gap
between the bodv and the left front mount.
6.
7.
PIVOT BOLT10 x 1.25 mmAIUUSTING 4,t N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 tbf.ftlt€FTFRONTMOUltlT
10x 1.25 mm COMPRESSOR/t4 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbtftl BELI
LINE
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Gompressor
lllustrated Index
CENTER NUTReplace.
ARMATURE PLATEInspection, page 22-65
sHtM{s)Replace.
SNAP RING BReplace.
ROTOR PULLEYInspection. page 22-65
SNAP RING AReplace.
FIELD COILInspection, page 22-65
THERMAL PROTECTORReplace.Inspection, page 22-55Replacement, page 22-68
coMPRESSOR ----------------(Do not disassemble.)
O.RINGRoplace.
RELIEF VALVEReplacement, page 22-68
RELIEF VALVE COVER('97 modelonly.)
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Compressor
Thermal Protector Replacement
1. Remove the bolt, the ground terminal and the hold-
er. Disconnect the field coil connector. then remove
the thermal Drotector.
7.4 N.m (0.75 kgrf.m,5lbf ftl
GROUNDTERMINAL
ReDlace the thermal protector with a new one, and
apply silicone sealant to the bottom of the thermal
orotector,
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
SILICONE SEALANT
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Relief Valve Replacement
l.Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System (see page 22-59).
Remove the relief valve cover ('97 model), the relief
valve and the O-ring. Plug the opening to keep for-
eign matter from entering the system and the com-
pressor oil from running out.
O.RINGReplace.
RELIEFVALVE9.8 N.m {1.0 hgf.m,7.2 rbr.ftl
Put the cover on the relief valve so that the arrow
directs downwards as shown in the illustration
above ('97 model).
Clean the mating surfaces.
Replace the O-ring with a new one at the relief valve,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing it.
Remove the plug. and install and tighten the relief
valve.
7. Charge the system (see page 22-61), and test its
performance (see page 22-561r.
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Gondenser
't.
Replacement
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging ststion (see page 22-59)
Remove the front grille (see section 20).
Remove the coolant reservoii, but do not discon-
nect the reservoir hose Jrom the coolant reservoir
and the radiator.
Remove the bolts and the suction line bracket as
shown. Remove the bolts and the upper mount
brsckets from the radiator.
UPPER MOUNTBRACKETS
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the discharge
and condenser lines from the condenser, Plug or
cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them
to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11,0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbfttl
t\,l/
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6x1.0mm
6xl.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm' 7.2lbf'ft)
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DISCHARGE LINE
CONDENS€R LINE
6. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the con-
denser by lifting it up as shown. Be careful not to
damage the radiator and condenser fins when
removing the condenser.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
. lf you're installing a new condenser, add refriger-
ant oil (sP-10) (see page 22-54]..
o Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be sure to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Be careful not to damage the radiator and con-
denser fins when installing the condenser.
. Be sure to install the lower mount cushions of
condenser securely into the holes,
. Charge the system (see page 22-61), and test its
performance (see page 22-56).
7.
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