2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA air condition

1B-26 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
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 tightening or loosening a fitting, use two wrenches, one for turning and the other for support.
Tighten flared nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
8 mm (0.31 in.) pipe : 13 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
12.7 mm (0.5 in.) pipe : 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
16 mm (0.63 in.) pipe : 33 N·m (3.3 kg-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
Route drain hose so that drained water does not make any contact to vehicle components.
Handling refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
When handling refrigerant, 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.
After recovering refrigerant from system, the amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the
same amount added to the system.
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
Charge a proper amount of refrigerant to A/C system according to charging procedure described in recovery,
evacuation and charging.NOTE:
When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be sure to follow the instruction manual for the
equipment.
CAUTION:
Do not perform an additional refrigerant charging to A/C system. This cause it to overcharge.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-27
Replenishing compressor oil
When replacing air conditioning parts with new ones, it is neces-
sary to replenish oil by the amount supposedly remaining in each
part.
WHEN CHANGING GAS ONLY
When it is unavoidable to change gas without replacing any com-
ponent part for engine removal and installation or for some other
reason, replenish 20 cm
3 (20cc) oil. When replenishing gas only,
oil replenishment is not necessary.
WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR
Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor by the amount
required for air conditioner cycle. Therefore, when using a new
compressor for replacement, drain oil from it by the amount calcu-
lated 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
Amount of oil in new compressor :
Dual A/C model 140 cm
3 (140 cc)
Single A/C model 100 cm
3 (100 cc)
WHEN REPLACING OTHER PART
Amount of compressor oil : 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.
Replaced part Amount of compressor oil
to be replenished
Evaporator
25 cm
3 (25 cc)
Rear evaporator
(for dual A/C model)25 cm
3 (25 cc)
Condenser
15 cm
3 (15 cc)
Receiver/dryer
20 cm
3 (20 cc)
Hoses
10 cm
3 (10 cc) each
Pipes
10 cm
3 (10 cc) each
1. New compressor
2. Removed compressor
3. Excess oil (A–B)

1B-28 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Rear A/C Unit (Rear A/C Evaporator)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equip-
ment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equip-
ment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured
and the same amount added to the system.
3) Remove rear luggage mat end garnish (1), rear luggage box
(2) (if equipped), rear side sill scuff (3) rear quarter lower trim
(4) and rear quarter upper trim (5).
1. Rear blower fan cover 6. Rear A/C unit mounting clip 11. Solenoid valve mounting bracket Do not reuse
2. Rear A/C unit mounting bush 7. Rear blower motor assembly 12. Solenoid valve Apply compressor
(refrigerant)
oil to O-ring
3. Rear blower fan resistor 8. Rear A/C evaporator temperature controller 13. Rear liquid pipe
4. Rear A/C unit cover 9. Rear expansion valve 14. O-ring
5. Rear A/C evaporator 10. Rear suction pipe 15. Packing
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-29
4) Loosen floor suction pipe and floor liquid pipe mounting bolt
(1).
5) Remove rear A/C No.1 duct (1).
6) Disconnect rear A/C unit wire couplers (2).
7) Remove rear A/C unit mounting bolts (3), and then remove
rear A/C unit (4).
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Clog of rear A/C evaporator fins.
If any clogs are found, rear A/C evaporator fins should be
washed with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
Rear A/C evaporator fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace rear A/C evapora-
tor.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install rear A/C unit noting the fol-
lowing points.
Evacuate and charge system. Refer to “RECOVERY” and
“EVACUATING” in this section.
When the rear A/C evaporator thermistor (temperature sen-
sor) removed, it should be reinstalled in original position.
If rear A/C unit or rear A/C evaporator is replaced, pour 25
cm
3 (25 cc) of refrigerating oil to compressor suction-side.
Rear Expansion Valve
INSPECTION
Refer to “PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS” in this section.
2. Muffler
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NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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1B-30 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear A/C unit referring to “REAR A/C UNIT” in this
section.
2) Disconnect solenoid valve connector (1).
3) Loosen solenoid valve bracket mounting screws (2).
4) Remove rear liquid pipe and rear suction pipe bolt (1), and
then disconnect rear liquid pipe (2) and rear suction pipe (3)
with solenoid valve and its bracket from rear expansion valve
(4).
5) Remove rear expansion valve (4) from rear A/C unit (5).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install rear expansion valve.
Rear A/C Evaporator Temperature Controller
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear A/C unit referring to “REAR A/C UNIT” in this
section.
2) Disconnect rear A/C evaporator temperature controller con-
nector (1).
3) Remove rear A/C evaporator temperature controller (2) from
rear A/C unit.
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NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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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

1B-32 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Solenoid Valve
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear A/C unit referring to “REAR A/C UNIT” in this
section.
2) Disconnect solenoid valve connector (1).
3) Loosen solenoid valve flared nuts (2).
4) Remove solenoid valve bracket mounting screws (3), and
then remove rear liquid pipe (4) and rear suction pipe (5)
from rear expansion valve.
5) Remove rear liquid pipe (4), rear suction pipe (5) and sole-
noid valve bracket (6) from solenoid valve (7).
INSPECTION
1) Connect special tool to solenoid valve (1).
Special tool
(A) : 09917-47910
2) Check that solenoid valve is closed when vacuum is applied
to solenoid valve.
If solenoid valve is opened, replace solenoid valve.
3) Check that solenoid valve (1) is opened when connect bat-
tery to solenoid valve as shown in figure.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install solenoid valve.NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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NOTE:
Solenoid valve terminal is no polarity.
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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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