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1A-12 HEATER AND VENTILATION
1. Temperature control lever
2. Fresh air control lever
1. Fresh air control cable 1. Heater unit
2. Control cable1
2
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) Adjust cables as follows.
(1) Move control lever fully in arrow direction.
(2) Push heater lever fully in arrow direction and fix cable with
clamp in position as shown in left figure.
(3) Push blower lever fully in arrow direction and fix cable with
clamp in position as shown in left figure.
NOTE:
After installing control cables, be sure that control levers
move smoothly and stop at proper position.
3) If equipped with air bag, enable air bag system. Refer to ªENAB-
LING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
HEATER MODE CONTROL ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove column hole cover.
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-15
1. Heater unit
2. Blower unit
3. Fresh air control cable
4. Temperature control cable
5. Heater control lever assembly
HEATER CONTROL CABLES
REMOVAL
1) Remove heater control lever assembly.
Refer to HEATER CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY in this sec-
tion.
2) Remove control cables (2) from control lever assembly (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
Refer to HEATER MODE CONTROL SWITCH in this section.
2) If equipped with air bag, enable air bag system.
Refer to ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
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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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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A large rattling noise is heard at
idle or sudden acceleration.Loosen pulley mounting bolt.
Worn or broken bearings.Retighten bolt.
Replace bearings.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TENSION PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Clattering noise is heard from
pulley.
Pulley cranks upon contact.Worn or damaged bearings.
Cracked or loose bracket.Replace bearings.
Replace or retighten bracket.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM EVAPORATOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Whistling sound is heard from
evaporator.Depending on the combination of
the interior / exterior
temperatures, engine rpm and
refrigerant pressure, the
refrigerant flowing out of the
expansion valve may, under
certain conditions, make a
whistling sound.At times, slightly decreasing
refrigerant volume may stop this
noise.
Inspect expansion valve and
replace if faulty.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Blower motor emits a chirping
sound in proportion to its speed of
rotation.
Fluttering noise or large droning
noise is heard from blower motor.Worn or damaged motor brushes
or commutator.
Leaves or other debris
introduced from fresh air inlet to
blower motor.Repair or replace blower motor.
Remove debris and make sure
that the screen at fresh air inlet is
intact.
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3. Bubbles
1B-10 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
QUICKLY CHECKING OF REFRIGERANT
CHARGE (IF EQUIPPED WITH SIGHT GLASS)
CHARGE OF REFRIGERANT
The following procedure can be used for quickly checking whether
the A / C system has a proper charge of refrigerant or not.
Run engine at fast idle, and operate A / C at its max. cooling capacity
for a few minutes. Then, look at the sight glass (1) on receiver / dryer
(2) and compare what is observed with the symptoms listed in
ªCHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGEº table given below.
CHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGE
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTION
Bubbles observed in sight glassInsufficient charge of refrigerant in
systemCheck system for leaks with a leak
tester.
No bubbles observed in sight glassNo charge or proper or too much
charge of refrigerant in systemRefer to the following item.
No temperature difference
between compressor inlet and
outletEmpty or nearly empty systemRecovery, evacuate and charge
system and then check it for leaks
with a leak tester.
Noticeable temperature difference
between compressor inlet and
outletProper or too much charge of
refrigerant in systemRefer to the following item.
When A / C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass clears
immediately and remains clearToo much charge of refrigerant in
systemDischarge excess charge of
refrigerant to adjust it to a specified
charge.
When A / C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass once
produces bubbles and then clearsProper charge of refrigerant in
systemNo correction needed because
charge of refrigerant is normal.
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For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
1B-12 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS
1) Confirm that vehicle and environmental conditions are as fol-
lows.
Vehicle is not exposed to direct sun.
Ambient temperature is within 15C ± 35C (59F ± 95F).
2) Make sure that high pressure valve (1) and low pressure valve
(2) of manifold gauge are firmly closed.
3) Connect high pressure charging hose (3) to high pressure ser-
vice valve (5) on vehicle, and connect low pressure charging
hose (4) to low pressure service valve (6) on vehicle.
4) Bleed the air in charging hoses (3), (4) by loosening their respec-
tive nuts on manifold gauge, utilizing the refrigerant pressure.
When a hiss is heard, immediately tighten nut.
CAUTION:
Do not interchange high and low pressure charging
hoses by mistake.
5) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature (engine cool-
ant temperature at 80 ± 90C (176 ± 194F)) and keep it at spe-
cified idle speed. (Radiator cooling fan should not be working
when checking pressure and temperature.)
6) Turn A / C switch ON, and set blower switch at ªHIº (4th position),
temperature control knob at ªCOOLº, air outlet control knob at
ªFACEº, fresh / circulation control knob at ªCIRCULATIONº.
(Confirm that A / C compressor and condenser fan are working.)
7) Keep all windows, doors and engine food open.
Ambient temperature
15 ± 35C (59F ± 95F)
Engine rpmKeep to 1,500 rpm.
Blower motor switchMax. (4th position)
Temperature controlMax. cool
Air outlet controlFace
Vehicle doorsAll open
Air inlet door positionRecirculation
8) With about 20 mm (0.8 in.) of dry bulb thermometer (1) inserted
into center duct air outlet and another one set near evaporator
air inlet, read temperature indicated on each thermometer.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-13
9) Check for each pressure of low side and high side if it is within
shaded range of graph.
If each gauge reading is out of specified pressure, correct de-
fective part referring to following Test Diagnosis table.
Example:
Gauges should read as follows when ambient
temperature is 30C.
Pressure on high pressure
gauge (HI):1400 ± 1750 kPa
14.0 ± 17.5 kg / cm
2
Pressure on high pressure
gauge (LO):230 ± 350 kPa
2.3 ± 3.5 kg / cm
2
NOTE:
Pressure registered on gauge varies with ambient temper-
ature. Therefore, use left graphs when determining if pres-
sures are normal or not.
10) Check inlet port temperature-to-outlet port temperature rela-
tionship using graph.
For example, if evaporator inlet port temperature is 25C
(77F) and center duct air outlet temperature is 8C (46.4F),
their crossing point is within acceptable range as shown in
graph.
11) If crossing point is out of acceptable range, diagnose trouble
referring to following Performance Diagnosis table.
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1B-14 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
HIGH PRESSURE CAUGE LOW PRESSURE GAUGE THERMOMETER AT
CENTER DUCT
Insufficient
cooling of
condenser
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
TESTING RESULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Pressure high
(ªAº area of high side
graph)Refrigerant overcharged
Expansion valve frozen or clogged
Clogged refrigerant passage of high side
Condenser fan malfunction
Dirty or bent condenser fins
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient oil etc.)
Engine overheatRecharge
Check expansion valve
Clean or replace
Check condenser fan
Clean or repair
Check compressor
Check engine cooling
system
Pressure low
(ªBº area of high side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure high
(ªAº area of low side
graph)Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure low
(ªBº area of low side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
narrow)
Clogged refrigerant passage (Crashed pipe)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Repair or replace
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is high
(Crossing point is in
area ªAº)Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant
Dirty or bent evaporator fins
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air
duct
Malfunctioning, switchover function of damper
in cooling (heater) unit
Compressor malfunctionCheck refrigerant
pressure
Clean or repair
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Check compressor
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is low
(Crossing point is in
area ªBº)Insufficient air volume from center duct
(Heater blower malfunction)
Compressor malfunctionCheck blower motor and
fan
Check compressor
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is within 30 ± 35C (85 ± 95F), it is possible to do using next page table for more
detail diagnosis.