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ITEM 3-3
Fuel Filter Replacement
WARNING:
This work must be performed in a well ventilated area and
away from any open flames (such as gas hot water heaters).
Fuel filter is located at the front part of fuel tank, inside the right-
hand side of chassis.
Replace fuel filter with new one periodically, referring to Section 6C
for proper procedure.
ITEM 3-4
Fuel Tank Inspection
Check fuel tank for damage, cracks, fuel leakage, corrosion and
tank bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.
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1. ªUPPERº or ªLOWERº mark
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-23
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
ITEM 6-16
All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
ITEM 6-17
Air Conditioning Filter (if equipped)
Inspection
1) Remove air conditioning filter from cooling unit referring to Sec-
tion 1B.
2) Check filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
3) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
4) Install filter to cooling unit referring to Section 1B.
Replacement
Replace air conditioning filter with new one referring to Section 1B.
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1B-2 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Condenser Dryer (Receiver / Dryer) 1B-36. . . . . .
Air Filter Element 1B-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling Unit (Evaporator) 1B-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expansion Valve 1B-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A / C Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) 1B-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant Pipes and Hoses 1B-44. . . . . . . . . . .
A / C Switch 1B-45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A / C Controller 1B-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Pressure Switch 1B-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A / C Compressor Relay and A / C
Condenser Cooling Fan Relay 1B-48. . . . . . . .
Compressor Assembly 1B-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnet Clutch Assembly
(For Denso Compressor) 1B-53. . . . . . . . . . .
Magnet Clutch Assembly
(For Seiko Seiki Compressor) 1B-56. . . . . . .
Lip Type Seal (For Seiko Seiki) 1B-59. . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL1B-61 . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS1B-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Condenser dryer section
1B-36 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
CONDENSER DRYER (RECEIVER / DRYER)
REMOVAL
1) Remove A / C condenser assembly (1) from vehicle (Refer to
ªA / C CONDENSER ASSEMBLY REMOVALº in this section.).
2) Remove the condenser dryer cap from condenser.
3) Remove the filter (1) from the condenser (2).
4) Remove the dryer (1) using a plier (2).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install condenser dryer, according to
instruction manual with supply parts.
NOTE:
When replacing condenser dryer, add 40 cc of refrigerating
oil the same as compressor oil.
Do not remove the dryer from the plastic bag until just before
inserting it into the receiver.
Install the condenser dryer (1) with its double-layer portion
facing the bottom of the receiver.
If condenser dryer cap installing is bolt type, tighten speci-
fied torque for its bolt.
Tightening Torque:
Cap: 12.5 N
.m (1.25 kg-m, 9 lb-ft)
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For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
1
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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1B-40 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
3) Remove upper case (1) and remove evaporator (2) from lower
case (3).
4) Remove following components from evaporator.
Expansion valve (5)
Thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) (4)
DISASSEMBLY (FOR IWATA PRODUCTION VEHICLE)
1) Remove filter (2) from cooling unit (3) assembly by removing fil-
ter cover (1).
2) Detach clamps (1) to separate evaporator upper and lower
cases from each other.
3) Remove upper case (1) and remove evaporator (2) from lower
case (3).
4) Remove following components from evaporator.
Expansion valve (5)
Thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) (4)