2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Handle

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-19
Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with Refrigerant
WARNING:
Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid Refrigerant-134a escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approx. –6 °C
(21.2 °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 eye(s), 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 hazardous
to health.
Start evacuating
Charge proper amount of refrigerant
in gas form
Amount of refrigerant
Dual A/C model : 750±50g (1.65±0.11 lb, 26.45±1.76 oz)
Single A/C model : 500±50g (1.1±0.11 lb, 17.64±1.76 oz)

Inspect and repair connections Stop evacuating
Performance test
Check system for pressure tightness
Charge A/C with refrigerant
Check system for refrigerant leaks and
refrigerant charging quantity
20 minutes
Wait 10 minutes
If gauge shows abnormal conditions

1B-24 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
c) Purge any air existing in center charging hose
When using refrigerant container tap valve, use following
procedure to purge air.
i) Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap valve and then
loosen (open) plate nut slightly.
ii) Open low pressure valve of manifold gauge set a little.
iii) As soon as refrigerant comes out with a “hiss” through a
clearance between refrigerant container and tap valve,
tighten plate nut as well as manifold gauge set low pres-
sure valve.
iv) Turn handle of tap valve clockwise so that its needle is
screwed into the new container to make a hole for refriger-
ant flow.
8) After the system has been charged with specified amount of
refrigerant or when low pressure gauge (1) and high pres-
sure gauge (2) must indicated the following specified
amount, close low pressure side valve (3) of manifold gauge
set (4). If equipped with sight glass in this time, look into the
sight glass (6) of condenser outlet pipe (5) and check that
there are no bubbles (7) in it, which means that the system is
fully charged.
Low pressure gauge when charged with specified
amount :
About 200 - 300 kPa (2 - 3 kg/cm
2, 29 - 43 psi)
(At A/C inlet temperature 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F))
High pressure gauge when charged with specified
amount :
About 1370 - 1670 kPa (14 - 17 kg/cm
2, 200 - 244 psi)
(At A/C inlet temperature 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F))
1.“Hiss”
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3C1-2 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
General Description
This double tube type steering column has the following three important features in addition to the steering func-
tion:
The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehi-
cle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque. When the column assembly is removed from the
vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a steering wheel puller other than the one recom-
mended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping
the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain column length and position.
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is
mounted to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the
restraint of the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags. The air bag (inflator) module
should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be sure to observe all WARN-
INGS in this section. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section 10B.
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module 5. Steering column upper cover 9. Steering column hole cover 13. Steering column lower seal
2. Steering wheel 6. Steering column lower cover 10. Steering shaft joint 14. Cap (if equipped)
3. Steering wheel nut 7. Steering column assembly 11. Steering lower shaft assembly 15. Steering upper shaft assembly
4. Contact coil and combination
switch assembly8. Steering lock assembly 12. Adjustable steering column
release lever

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-7
Special Tool
09921-57810 09924-74510 09926-88310 09927-18411
Counter shaft holder Bush remover handle Oil seal installer Universal puller
09942-15510 09943-35512 09944-88210
Sliding hammer Brake drum remover Bearing installer

PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-1
4B
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 4B-1
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 4B-2
Propeller Shaft ............................................. 4B-2Tightening Torque Specification .................. 4B-2
Required Service Material ............................. 4B-2

General Description
Two universal non-constant velocity joints which are called cardan joints are provided on front propeller shaft
and one universal non-constant velocity joint, two universal constant velocity joints and a rubber mounting cen-
ter support are provided on rear propeller shaft. On the front end of rear propeller shaft, cardan joint same as
that of front propeller shaft is provided. On the rear end of rear propeller shaft, ball fixed type constant velocity
joint (BJ) is provided. On the middle of rear propeller shaft, double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is
provided just behind the center support.
Most universal joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be lubricated on the vehi-
cle. If a universal joint becomes noisy or worn, it must be replaced.
The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
1. Front propeller shaft
2. Rear propeller shaft

6A2-36 ENGINE MECHANICAL (H27 ENGINE)
Special Tool
09911-97810 09913-75510 09915-47310 09915-64510
Oil seal installer Bearing installer Oil filter wrench Compression gauge
09915-64530 09915-67010 09915-67310 09915-77310
Compression gauge hose Compression gauge
attachment (c)Vacuum gauge Oil pressure gauge
09916-14510 09916-14910 09916-34541 09916-37810
Valve lifter Valve lifter attachment Reamer handle Reamer (6 mm)
09916-38210 09916-44910 09916-58210 09916-77310
Reamer (11 mm) Valve guide remover Valve guide installer han-
dlePiston ring compressor

9-8 BODY SERVICE
Seat
Second Seat
REMOVAL
1) Remove adjuster extension cover.
2) Remove adjuster extension bracket.
3) Remove front and rear adjuster inside covers.
4) Remove adjuster outside covers.
5) Remove second seat mounting bolts.
6) Disassemble and repair seat as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install rear seat, noting the following instruction.
•Tighten second seat mounting bolts as specified torque.
1. Head restraint 6. Rod 11. Seat adjuster cover 16. Rod belt (if equipped)
2. Head restraint guide 7. Seat reclining assembly cover 12. Cover Tightening torque
3. Seat back 8. Seat cushion 13. Adjuster extension bracket
4. Tether anchor hook 9. Adjuster handle (back side) 14. Adjuster handle (front side)
5. Seat reclining assembly 10. Seat adjuster 15. Second seat mounting bolt

10B-70 AIR BAG SYSTEM
12) Separate (1) the two banana plugs on the deployment har-
ness.
13) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) to immediately deploy/activate the air bag
or seat belt pretensioner.
14) Disconnect the deployment harness from power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) and short (3) the two deployment har-
ness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
15) In the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module or seat
belt pretensioner did not deploy/activate after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 20) through
23). If the air bag (inflator) module or the seat belt preten-
sioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 16) through
19).
16) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from pos-
sible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
(inflator) module and the activated seat belt pretensioner.
17) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner as soon after
deployment/activation as possible.
This will prevent damage to the deployment harness due to
possible contact with the hot air bag (inflator) module and
seat belt pretentioner. The deployment harness are
designed to be reused. They should, however, be inspected
for damage after each deployment/activation and replaced it
if necessary. WARNING:
After deployment/activation, the metal surfaces of the
air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner
will be very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of them
for about 30 minutes after deployment/activation.
Do not place the deployed air bag (inflator) module and
the activated seat belt pretensioner near any flamma-
ble objects.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
If the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the acti-
vated seat belt pretensioner must be moved before it is
cool, wear gloves and handle it by using nonmetal
material such as the air bag, webbing and vinyl trim.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
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