2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA battery

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-31
INSPECTION
1) Connect battery positive (+) cable to terminal “b” and battery
negative (–) cable to terminal “c” as shown.
2) Using ohmmeter, check continuity between terminal “a” and
terminal “b” at specified temperature as shown.
Rear A/C evaporator temperature controller specification :
“A” : Approximately 3.5 °C (38.3 °F)
“B” : Approximately 5.0 °C (41 °F)
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install rear A/C evaporator temper-
ature controller noting the following instruction.
When the rear A/C evaporator thermistor (temperature sen-
sor) removed, it should be reinstalled in original position.
Refrigerant Pipes and Hoses
INSPECTION
Use a leak tester to check hoses and pipes for any gas leakage.
Check each hose or pipe clamp for tightness. Retighten or replace loose clamp as required, if any.
REMOVAL
1) 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 must be added to the sys-
tem when reinstalling.
2) Replace defective hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install refrigerant line noting the following instruction.
Evacuate and charge system. Refer to “EVACUATING” and “CHARGING” in this section.
CAUTION:
As soon as the above hose or pipe is disconnected, cap its opened fitting to prevent moisture and
dust from entering.
NOTE:
Remove EVAP canister and fuel tank cover, if necessary

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-33
Rear Blower Motor Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Remove solenoid valve referring to “SOLENOID VALVE” in
this section.
2) Disconnect rear blower motor coupler (1).
3) Remove rear blower motor assembly (2) from rear A/C unit
(3).
INSPECTION
1) Check continuity between two terminal as shown.
If check results are no continuity, replace rear blower motor
assembly (1).
2) Check operate and current.
a) Fix rear blower motor assembly (1) by using vise.
b) Connect battery to rear blower motor assembly (1) as
shown.
c) Check that there is smoothly operates and no noise.
d) Check that ammeter indicates specified current.
If measure current is incorrect, replace blower motor
assembly.
Rear blower fan motor specified current at 12V
: 16 A maximum
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
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1B-34 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Rear Blower Motor Relay and Solenoid Valve
Relay
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove rear blower motor relay (1) and/or solenoid valve
relay (2) from vehicle.
3) Check that there is no continuity between terminal “c” and
“d”. If there is continuity, replace relay.
4) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “a” of relay.
5) Connect battery negative (–) terminal “b” of relay.
6) Check continuity between terminal “c” and “d”.
If there is no continuity when relay is connected to the bat-
tery, replace relay.
Rear A/C Main Switch
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear console box (1).
2) Remove front console box mounting screws (2) and clips (3).
3) Disconnect console box wire coupler.
4) Remove rear console box (4).
5) Disconnect rear A/C main switch connector.
6) Remove A/C main switch (5) from front console box (4).
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1B-36 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Rear Blower Motor Switch
INSPECTION
Check rear blower motor switch for each terminal-to-terminal
continuity.
If check results are not specified, replace rear blower motor
switch.
Check rear blower motor switch bulb come ON when con-
nect battery positive (+) cable to terminal “c” and battery
negative (–) cable to terminal “f”.
If A/C blower fan switch bulb does not come ON, replace it.
1. Rear blower motor switch 5. Rear A/C air louver holder
Install proper direction as shown in figure
2. Bulb 6. Rear A/C air louver
3. Bracket 7. Knob
4. Rear A/C air louver case
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TERMINAL
POSITION
Low
Middle
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OFF

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-39
REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system using recovery
and recycling equipment.
4) Remove P/S pump referring to step 4) to 7) of “REMOVAL”
under “P/S PUMP” in Section 3B1.
5) Disconnect magnet clutch connector.
6) Disconnect suction hose (1) and discharge hose (2) from
compressor.
7) Remove compressor (1) from its mount (2).NOTE:
The amount of compressor oil at removed must be mea-
sured and the same amount must be poured when install-
ing the compressor.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain P/S fluid.
NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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NOTE:
If compressor assembly is replaced. Drain oil from com-
pressor, and measure its amount.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
Magnet Clutch
INSPECTION
Check the following items.
Check no sigh of compressor oil leakage
Check magnet clutch pulley bearing for noise and grease
leakage.
Check magnet clutch operation as follows :
a) Connect battery (1) and ammeter (2) to compressor (3) as
shown.
b) Check that steadily locks between armature plate (4) and
magnet clutch pulley (5).
c) Check that ammeter (2) indicates specified current.
Specified current of magnet clutch :
4A MAX at 12V
If any detects are found, repair or replace magnet clutch assem-
bly.
REMOVAL
1) Remove compressor from vehicle. Refer to “COMPRESSOR
ASSEMBLY” in this section.
2) Fix armature plate (1) with special tool and remove armature
plate bolt.
Special tool
(A) : 09920-53740
3) Remove armature plate (1).
4) Remove shims from shaft.
1. Armature plate bolt 3. Circlip 5. Shim (s) 7. Compressor body assembly
2. Armature plate 4. Magnet clutch 6. Magnet clutch coil 8. Magnet clutch assembly
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NOTE:
Do not reuse armature plate bolt.
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POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-1
3B1
SECTION 3B1
POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
CONTENTS
General Description ......................................3B1-2
Power Steering (P/S) Pump ........................ 3B1-2
Diagnosis .......................................................3B1-2
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt ................. 3B1-2
Belt inspection ......................................... 3B1-2Belt tension check ................................... 3B1-2
Belt tension adjustment ........................... 3B1-2
Hydraulic Pressure in P/S Circuit ................ 3B1-3
Hydraulic pressure check ........................ 3B1-3 WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
Some parts in the Power Steering Gear Box cannot be disassembled or adjusted. For detailed infor-
mation, refer to the description of “POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY”.
All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.

3C1-4 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Steering Column
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in
Section 10B.
3) Remove steering wheel and contact coil and combination switch assembly, if necessary. Refer to “STEER-
ING WHEEL” and “CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY” in this section.
Perform the following procedure if not removing steering wheel and/or combination switch.
a) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position.
b) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
4) Remove steering column hole cover (1).
5) Disconnect all connectors for the following parts.
Contact coil and combination switch
Ignition switch CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to dam-
age.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic
shear pins which maintain column length leaning on the column assembly could cause it to bend or
deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column’s collapsible design.
When loosening steering column mounting bolts and nuts, make sure that steering column assembly
and steering upper shaft assembly have been separated. Loosening them with steering column
assembly and steering upper shaft assembly assembled could cause damage to upper joint and
mounting bracket in steering upper shaft assembly.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted component, remove steering wheel. But
when removing steering column simply to gain access to instrument panel components, leave steer-
ing wheel installed on steering column.
WARNING:
Never rest a steering column assembly on the steering wheel with air bag (inflator) module face down
and column vertical. Otherwise personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering column with steering wheel is removed. Turning steering
wheel more than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.