2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Section 10b

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1A-18 HEATER AND VENTILATION
11) Remove heater core pipe clamps (1) and grommet (2).
12) Pull out heater core (1) from unit (2).
INSTALLATION
1) Install heater unit by reversing removal procedure, noting the
following items.

When installing each part, be careful not to catch any cable or
wiring harness.

When installing steering column assembly, refer to STEER-
ING COLUMN INSTALLATION in Section 3C or 3C1.
2) Install control cables. (Refer to HEATER CONTROL CABLES in
this section.)
3) Fill engine coolant to radiator.
4) Enable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to ENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
5) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to items EVACUATING
SYSTEM and PROCEDURE OF CHARGING in Section 1B.

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For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-37
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) For vehicle with air bag system, disable air bag system. Refer
to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Pull down glove box (1) by pushing the shown part (a).
4) Remove filter cover (1).
5) Pull out filter element (1). Pull out upper filter first then the lower
one.

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1. Ears1. Air flow
1B-38 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
CLEAN
Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of the filter ele-
ment.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the followings:

Install filter into cooling unit directing arrow mark on its end face
to heater unit.

Enable air bag system after installation. Refer to ªENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-39
COOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDisabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and
the same amount added to the system.
4) For G16 and J20 engine
Disconnect suction pipe (1), and liquid pipe (2) from evaporator
(cooling unit).
CAUTION:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter
cooling unit.
5) Remove blower motor unit. Refer to Section 1A ªHEATER AND
VENTILATIONº.
6) Disconnect thermistor wire coupler.
7) Remove cooling unit (evaporator).
DISASSEMBLY (FOR CAMI PRODUCTION VEHICLE)
1) Remove filter (2) from cooling unit (3) assembly by removing fil-
ter cover (1).
2) Remove screws (1) to separate evaporator upper and lower
cases from each other.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
INSPECTION
1) Check evaporator fins for blockage. If found clogged, use com-
pressed air to clean the fins.
CAUTION:
Do not use water for cleaning of evaporator.
Be careful not to damage evaporator fins. If evaporator
fin is bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of
pliers. If any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair
or replace evaporator.
2) Check inlet and outlet fittings for crack or scratch. Repair them
as required.
REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling
unit, noting the following points.

Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for
expansion valve.

Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to ªHEATER CONTROL
LEVER ASSEMBLYº in Section 1A.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
NOTE:
When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in
original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrig-
erating oil to compressor suction-side.

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1. Evaporator thermistorTemperature
Resistance ( )


AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-43
A / C EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
(EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
A thermistor is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of
air discharged from evaporator. The electrical characteristic is
shown in the figure.
When temperature is lower than preset temperature, amplifier
makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.
INSPECTION
Check resistance between A / C evaporator thermistor (1) termi-
nals.
If check results are as not specified, replace thermistor.
Sensor Temperature
Resistance
0
C, 32
F7.0 ± 7.7 k

25
C, 77
F2.1 ± 2.4 k

REMOVAL
Refer to ªCOOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)º in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install thermistor.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº in Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.

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1. Mode control switch coupler
2. A / C switch
3. Indicator lamp
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-45
A / C SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Remove mode control switch (Refer to ªMODE CONTROL
SWITCHº in Section 1A).
INSPECTION
A / C Switch

Press A / C button and check if there is continuity between termi-
nals ªDº and ªGº.

With battery voltage (+) connected to terminal ªKº and (±) to termi-
nal ªDº, press A / C button and check if indicator lamp lights.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.

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1B-46 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
A / C CONTROLLER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system, if equipped.
Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Open glove box, then remove screw.
4) Remove glove box.
5) Disconnect A / C controller coupler (2), evaporator thermistor
coupler (3).
6) Remove A / C controller (1) from heater unit (4).
INSPECTION
Refer to ªINSPECTION OF A / C CONTROLLER AND ITS CIR-
CUITº in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system. Refer to
ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.