2000 SUZUKI SWIFT oil

1B-20 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, EVACUATING AND CHARGING
OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGING
WARNING:
 Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approximately
–6°C (32°F) below freezing point. Should liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) get into your eyes, it may cause a
serious injury. To protect your eyes against such accident, it is necessary to always wear goggles.
Should it occur that HFC-134a (R-134a) strikes your eyes, consult a doctor immediately.
– Do not use your hand to rub the affected eye(s). Instead, use quantities of fresh cold water to
splash it over the affected area to gradually raise temperature of such area above freezing point.
– Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
 Should the HFC-134a (R-134a) liquid come into contact with your skin, the affected area should be
treated in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
 Refrigerant must not be handled near where welding or steam cleaning is performed.
 Refrigerant should be kept at a cold and dark place. It should never be stored where a high temper-
ature is anticipated, e.g. where exposed to direct sun light, close to fire or inside vehicle (including
trunk room).
 Avoid breathing fumes produced when HFC-134a (R-134a) is burned. Such fumes may be hazard-
ous to health.
Replenish compressor oil
Start evacuating
Inspect and repair connections
Charge 360 ± 30 g of
refrigerant in gas form Stop evacuating 15 minutes (below –760 mmHg)
Wait 10 mintues
If gauge shows
abnormal conditions Check system for
pressure tightness
Check A/C system
With refrigerant
Check system for refrigerant
leaks and refrigerant
charging quantity
Performance test

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-21
RECOVERY
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
When discharging refrigerant out of A/C system, always recover it
by using refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment. Discharg-
ing refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) into atmosphere would cause
adverse effect to environments.
REPLENISHING COMPRESSOR OIL
It is necessary to replenishing specified amount of compressor oil
to compressor (1) from compressor suction side hole (2) before
evacuating and charging refrigerant.
WHEN CHARGING REFRIGERANT ONLY
When charging refrigerant without replacing any component part,
replenish the same amount of measured oil when recover refrig-
erant (if not measure, replenish 30 cc oil).NOTE:
 After recovery refrigerant from system, the amount of
removed compressor oil must be measured for replen-
ishing compressor oil.
 When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be
sure to follow the instruction manual for the equip-
ment.

1B-22 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR
Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor by the amount
required for A/C system. Therefore, when using a new compres-
sor for replacement, drain oil from it by the amount calculated as
follows.
“C” = “A” – “B”
“C” : Amount of oil to be drained
“A” : Amount of oil sealed in a new compressor
“B” : Amount of oil remaining in removed compressor
Oil amount in compressor
: 120 cm
3 (120 cc, 7.32 cu-in)
WHEN REPLACING OTHER PART
Replenish the following amount of oil to compressor.
Amount of compressor oil to be replenished
EVACUATING
EVACUATING PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.
NOTE:
Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up
with the following amount of oil.
1. New compressor
2. Removed compressor
3. Excess oil (“A” – “B”)
Replaced part Amount of compressor oil
Evaporator
25 cm
3 (25 cc, 1.53 cu-in)
Condenser
15 cm
3 (15 cc, 0.92 cu-in)
Dryer
20 cm
3 (20 cc, 1.22 cu-in)
Hoses
10 cm
3 (10 cc, 0.61 cu-in) each
Pipes
10 cm
3 (10 cc, 0.61 cu-in) each
CAUTION:
Do not evacuate before recovering refrigerant in system.
NOTE:
Whenever opened (exposed to atmospheric air), air con-
ditioning system must be evacuated by using a vacuum
pump. The A/C system should be attached with a mani-
fold gauge set, and should be evacuated for approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-27
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SERVICE PRECAUTION
When servicing air conditioning system, note the following instructions.
REFRIGERANT LINE
Never use heat for bending pipes. When bending a pipe, try to make its bending radius as slight as possible.
Keep internal parts of air conditioning free from moisture and dirt. When disconnecting any line from system,
install a blind plug or cap to the fitting immediately.
When connecting hoses and pipes, apply a few drops of compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to seats of coupling
nuts and O-ring.
When tightening or loosening a fitting, use two wrenches, one for turning and the other for support.
Tighten flared nuts by the following specified torque.
Tightening torque
8 mm pipe : 13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
12 mm pipe : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 16.6 lb-ft)
14.5 mm pipe : 33 N·m (3.3 kg-m, 23.8 lb-ft) WARNING:
Should refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) strike your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
 Do not use your hand to rub affected eye(s). Instead, use quantities of fresh cold water to splash it
over affected area to thus gradually raise its temperature above the freezing point.
 Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist. Should liquid refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) get on your skin, such affected part should be treated in the same manner as
when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
1. Suction hose:
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.4. Expansion valve:
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
2. Discharge hose:
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.5. A/C refrigerant pressure switch:
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
3. Condenser outlet pipe:
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.

1B-28 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Route drain hose so that drained water does not make any contact to vehicle components.
If pipes or hoses are replaced, replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor suction side by
referring to “REPLENISHING COMPRESSOR OIL” in this section.
HANDLING REFRIGERANT HFC-134a (R-134a)
Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Avoid you direct contact to liquid refrigerant.
Do not heat refrigerant container higher than 40°C (104°F).
Do not discharge refrigerant into atmosphere.
Do not allow liquid refrigerant to touch bright metals. Refrigerant combined with moisture is corrosive and
will tarnish surfaces of bright metals including chrome.
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
When discharging refrigerant out of A/C system, always recover it by using refrigerant recovery and recycling
equipment. Discharging refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) into atmosphere would cause adverse effect to environ-
ments.
REFRIGERANT CHARGE
After perform replenishing compressor oil and evacuating, charge a proper amount of refrigerant to A/C system
referring to “CHARGING” in this section.
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Clog of condenser fins.
If, any clogs are found, condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
Condenser fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
Condenser fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser. CAUTION:
Do not perform an additional refrigerant charging to A/C system. This cause it to overcharge.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or
pair of pliers.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-29
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to
“RECOVERY” in this section.
3) Remove front bumper referring to “FRONT BUMPER” in
Section 8.
4) Remove front cross member cover (1) and engine food
cover (2) from vehicle body.
5) Disconnect discharge hose (1) and condenser outlet pipe (2)
from condenser (3).
6) Remove condenser mounting bolts (4).
7) Remove condenser (3).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser noting the follow-
ing instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “REPLENISHING COMPRES-
SOR OIL” in this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “EVACUAT-
ING” and “CHARGING” in this section. NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-31
Tighten receiver/dryer cap to specified torque
Tightening torque
Receiver / dryer cap : 13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “REPLENISHING COMPRES-
SOR OIL” in this section.
RADIATOR/CONDENSER COOLING FAN
MOTOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For details, refer to “RADIATOR” in Section 6B.
INSPECTION
1) Check continuity terminal “a” – “b” and “c” – “d” about the
radiator/condenser cooling fan motor (1).
If check results are no continuity, replace radiator/condenser
cooling fan motor.
2) Check no continuity “a” – “c” and “b” – “d” about the radiator/
condenser cooling fan motor (1).
If check result are continuity, replace radiator/condenser
cooling fan motor.
3) Connect battery to radiator/condenser cooling fan motor ter-
minal “a” – “b” and “c” – “d” as shown in figure, then check
that the radiator/condenser cooling fan motor operates
smoothly.
Reference current of radiator/condenser cooling fan
motor at 12 V
“a” – “b” : 7.8 – 11.8 A
“c” – “d” : 4.8 – 8.8 A

1B-32 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
COOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to
“RECOVERY” in this section.
3) Remove glove box.
1. A/C evaporator 6. Dash packing 11. O-ring
2. A/C evaporator temperature sensor 7. Packing 12. Door link
3. Expansion valve 8. Fresh air duct case 13. Lower packing
4. Evaporator case
: Apply sealant 99000-31160 to hatched part “A”.9. Clamp Do not reuse.
5. Cooling unit packing 10. Air inlet door
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage A/C evaporator fins. If A/C
evaporator fin is bent, straighten it by using flat head
screwdriver or pair of pliers.
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.