2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Section 6B

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1. Air flow
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-35
CONDENSER COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION

Remove condenser assembly (Refer to ªA / C CONDENSER AS-
SEMBLY REMOVALº in this section).

Check continuity between terminal to terminal as shown.
If check results are continuity, proceed to next operation check.
If not, replace.

Connect battery to condenser fan motor as shown, then check
that the condenser fan motor operates smoothly and specified
current.
Specified current: Maximum 12 A at 12 V

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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
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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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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
INSPECTION
1) Check evaporator fins for blockage. If found clogged, use com-
pressed air to clean the fins.
CAUTION:
Do not use water for cleaning of evaporator.
Be careful not to damage evaporator fins. If evaporator
fin is bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of
pliers. If any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair
or replace evaporator.
2) Check inlet and outlet fittings for crack or scratch. Repair them
as required.
REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling
unit, noting the following points.

Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for
expansion valve.

Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to ªHEATER CONTROL
LEVER ASSEMBLYº in Section 1A.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
NOTE:
When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in
original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrig-
erating oil to compressor suction-side.

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3. Pipe clamp
1B-42 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
EXPANSION VALVE
INSPECTION
Refer to ªTroubleshooting Procedure Using Manifold Gauge Setº in
this section.
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 added to the system.
2) Remove front grill.
3) 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.
4) Disconnect suction pipe, and liquid pipe from suction hose (1)
and condenser outlet pipe (2).
5) Remove pipe clamp then remove suction pipe and liquid pipe.
6) Remove expansion valve (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install expansion valve.
2) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.

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1. Evaporator thermistorTemperature
Resistance ( )


AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-43
A / C EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
(EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
A thermistor is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of
air discharged from evaporator. The electrical characteristic is
shown in the figure.
When temperature is lower than preset temperature, amplifier
makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.
INSPECTION
Check resistance between A / C evaporator thermistor (1) termi-
nals.
If check results are as not specified, replace thermistor.
Sensor Temperature
Resistance
0
C, 32
F7.0 ± 7.7 k

25
C, 77
F2.1 ± 2.4 k

REMOVAL
Refer to ªCOOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)º in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install thermistor.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº in Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.