2004 ISUZU TF SERIES heater

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1-29

RECOVERY, RECYCLING, EVACUATION
AND CHARGING
Handling Refrigerant-134a (HFC-134a)
Air conditioning systems contain HFC-134a.
This is a chemical mixture which requires special handling
procedures to avoid personal injury.
 Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
 Always work in a well-ventilated area. Do not weld or steam
clean on or near any vehicle-installed air conditioning lines
or components.

If HFC-134a should come in contact with any part of the
body, flush the exposed area with cold water and
immediately seek medical help.

If it is necessary to transport or carry any container of HFC-
134a in a vehicle, do not carry it in the passenger
compartment.
 If it is necessary to fill a small HFC-134a container from a
large one, never fill the container completely. Space should
always be allowed above the liquid for expansion.

Keep HFC-134a containers stored below 40
C (104
F).


WARNING





SHOULD HFC-134a CONTACT YOUR EYE(S), CONSULT
A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.





DO NOT RUB THE AFFECTED EYE(S). INSTEAD,
SPLASH QUANTITIES OF FRESH COLD WATER OVER
THE AFFECTED AREA TO GRADUALLY RAISE THE
TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERANT ABOVE THE
FREEZING POINT.





OBTAIN PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. SHOULD THE HFC-134a TOUCH THE SKIN,
THE INJURY MUST BE TREATED THE SAME AS SKIN
WHICH HAS BEEN FROSTBITTEN OR FROZEN.

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REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
The refrigerant must be discharged and recovered by using
ACR4 (HFC-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Recharging/
System) or equivalent before removing or installing air
conditioning parts.
ACR
4 (115V 60Hz) :5-8840-0629-0 (J-39500-A)
ACR4 (220-240V 50/60Hz)
: 5-8840-0630-0 (J-39500-220A)
ACR
4 (220-240V 50/60Hz Australian model)
: 5-8840-0631-0 (J-39500-220ANZ)
1) Connect the high and low charging hoses of the ACR
4 (or
equivalent) as shown.
2) Recover the refrigerant by following the ACR
4
Manufacturer's Instructions.
3) When a part is removed, put a cap or a plug on the
connecting portion so that dust, dirt or moisture cannot get
into it.

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REFRIGERANT RECYCLING
Recycle the refrigerant recovered by ACR4 or equivalent.
For the details of the actual operation, follow the steps in the
ACR
4 Manufacturer's Instructions.
ACR4 (115V 60Hz) :5-8840-0629-0 (J-39500-A)
ACR4 (220-240V 50/60Hz)
: 5-8840-0630-0 (J-39500-220A)
ACR
4 (220-240V 50/60Hz Australian model)
: 5-8840-0631-0 (J-39500-220ANZ)

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EVACUATION OF THE REFRIGERANT
SYSTEM
NOTE:
Explained below is a method using a vacuum pump. Refer
to the ACR
4 (or equivalent) Manufacturer's Instructions
when evacuating the system with ACR4 (or equivalent).

Air and moisture in the refrigerant will cause problems in the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, before charging the refrigerant, be sure to evacuate
air and moisture thoroughly from the system.
1) Connect the gauge manifold.






High-pressure valve (HI) - Discharge-side






Low-pressure valve (LOW) - Suction-side
2) Discharge and recover the refrigerant.
3) Connect the center hose of the gauge manifold set to the
vacuum pump inlet.
4) Operate the vacuum pump, open shutoff valve and then
open both hand valves.
5) When the low-pressure gauge indicates approx. 100kPa
(750 mmHg/30 inHg), continue the evacuation for 5 minutes
or more.
6) Close both hand valves and stop the vacuum pump.


7) Check to ensure that the pressure does not change after 10
minutes or more.






If the pressure changes, check the system for leaks.






If leaks occur, retighten the refrigerant line connections
and repeat the evacuation steps.
8) If no leaks are found, again operate the vacuum pump for
20 minutes or more. After confirming that the gauge
manifold pressure is at 100 kPa (750 mmHg/30 inHg), close
both hand valves.
9) Close positive shutoff valve.
Stop the vacuum pump and disconnect the center hose
from the vacuum pump.

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CHARGING THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
There are various methods of charging refrigerant into the air
conditioning system.
These include using the ACR
4 (HFC-134a Refrigerant
Recovery/ Recycling/Recharging/System) or equivalent and
direct charging with a manifold gauge charging station.
ACR
4 (115V 60Hz) : 5-8840-0629-0 (J-39500-A)
ACR4 (220-240V 50/60Hz)
: 5-8840-0630-0 (J-39500-220A)
ACR
4 (220-240V 50/60Hz Australian model)
: 5-8840-0631-0 (J-39500-220ANZ)
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Charging procedure





ACR4 (or equivalent) method
For the charging of refrigerant recovered by ACR4, follow the
Manufacturer's Instruction.

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Direct charging with a manifold gauge charging
station method.
Handling the charging valve handle when installing refrigerant
container.
1) Before attaching the charge valve to the refrigerant
container, turn the charge valve handle counterclockwise
until the needle is fully retracted.
2) Turn the plate nut counterclockwise until it reaches its
highest position relative to the charge valve.
3) Install the charge valve onto the refrigerant container.
4) Turn the plate nut clockwise and connect the center hose of
the manifold gauge to the charge valve.
5) Tighten the plate nut sufficiently by hand. Then turn the
charge valve handle clockwise to lower the needle and bore
a hole in the refrigerant container.
6) Turn the charge valve handle counterclockwise to raise the
needle. The refrigerant in the refrigerant container is
charged into the air conditioning system by the operation of
the manifold gauge.





Be absolutely sure not to reuse the emptied

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refrigerant container.


1) Make sure the evacuation process is correctly completed.
2) Connect the center-hose of the manifold gauge to the
refrigerant container.






Turn the charge valve handle counterclockwise to purge
to the charging line and purge any air exiting in the
center-hose of the manifold gauge.
3) Open the low-pressure hand valve and charge the
refrigerant about 200 g (0.44 lbs.).






Make sure the high-pressure hand valve is closed.






Avoid charging the refrigerant by turning the refrigerant
container upside down.
4) Close the low-pressure hand valve of the manifold gauge.






Check to ensure that the degree of pressure does not
change.
5) Check the refrigerant leaks by using a HFC-134a leak
detector.






If a leak occurs, repair the leak connection, and start all
over again from the first step of evacuation.
6) If no leaks are found, open the low-pressure hand valve of
the manifold gauge. Then continue charging refrigerant to
the system.






When charging the system becomes difficult:
(1) Run the engine at Idling and close the all vehicle
doors.
(2) A/C switch is "ON".
(3) Set the fan control knob (fan switch) to its highest
position.
(4) Set air soure selector lever to “RECIRC”



WARNING
BE ABSOLUTELY SURE NOT TO OPEN THE HIGH-
PRESSURE HAND VALVE. SHOULD THE HIGH-
PRESSURE HAND VALVE BE OPENED, THE HIGH-
PRESSURE REFRIGERANT GAS WOULD FLOW
BACKWARD, AND THIS MAY CAUSE THE REFRIGERANT
CONTAINER TO BURST.
7) When the refrigerant container is emptied, use the following
procedure to replace it with a new refrigerant container.
(1) Close the low-pressure hand valve.
(2) Raise the needle upward and remove the charge valve.
(3) Reinstall the charge valve to the new refrigerant
container.
(4) Purge any air existing in the center hose of the manifold
gauge.
8) Charge the system to the specified amount and then close
the low-pressure hand valve.
Refrigerant Amount g(lbs.)
720 (1.59)

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9) Check for refrigerant leaks by using a HFC-134a leak
detector.

A fully charged system is indicated by the sight glass on
the receiver/drier being free of any bubbles (Refer to
"Reading Sight Glass").

Check the high and low pressure value of the manifold
gauge. (Refer to “CHECKING REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
WITH MAINFOLD GAUGE” in SERVICE
INFORMATION.)
Immediately after charging refrigerant, both high and low
pressures are slightly high and to the left of the gauge, but they
settle down to the guide pressure valves as shown below:
 Ambient temperature; 3035C (8695F)

Guide pressure
High-pressure side;
Approx. 1373
1670 kPa (14
17 kg/cm
2 / 199
242 PSI)
Low-pressure side;
Approx. 127
245 kPa (1.3
2.5 kg/cm
2 / 18
36 PSI)
10) Close the low pressure hand valve and charge valve of the
refrigerant container.
11) Stop the air conditioning and the engine.
12) Disconnect the high and low pressure hoses from the
manifold gauge fittings.

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Reading Sight Glass

High and low
pressure pipe
temperature The high pressure
pipe is hot and the
low pressure pipe
is cold. There is a
distinct difference
in temperature
between them. The high pressure
pipe is warm and
the low pressure
pipe is cool. There
is no great
difference in
temperature
between them. There is little
difference in
temperature
between the high
pressure pipe and
the low pressure
pipe. The high pressure
pipe is hot and the
low pressure pipe
is slightly warm.
There is a
difference in
temperature
between them.
Sight glass
condition Almost transparent.
A flow of bubbles
can be seen, but
they disappear
when the throttle is
opened.

A flow of bubbles
always can be
seen. It appears
sometimes
transparent, and
sometimes frothy.
Something like fog
faintly can be seen.
Evan at idle with
the fan at "HI" (with
the window fully
open), the bubbles
cannot be seen.



Air conditioning
cycle condition
OK NG
(Not enough
refrigerant) NG
(Almost no
refrigerant) NG
(Too much
refrigerant)

The sight glass provides accurate diagnosis only under the following conditions.
If the vehicle can be tested under these conditions, check the sight glass appearance and compare to the chart.
* Engine speed Idling
* A/C switch "ON"
* Blower fan operating at highest speed
* Air source selector lever at "RECIRC"
* Temperature control knob at coldest position
* Ambient temperature below 35
C (95
F) and humidity below 70% (See NOTE 1)
* High side pressure less than 1470 kPa (15 kg/cm
2 / 213 PSI) (See NOTE 2)

NOTE 1
If the vehicle cannot be moved to a testing location that meets these specifications, then the sight glass cannot be
used for diagnosis. You must discharge and recover the refrigerant, then recharge the system with the specified
amount of refrigerant. Then continue checking the system performance.

NOTE 2
If the high side pressure is greater than stated, the sight glass cannot be used for diagnosis. You must discharge
and recover the refrigerant, then recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant. Then continue
checking system performance.

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CONDENSER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4JA1-TC, 4JH1-TC)

This illustration is based on RHD model RTW410LF000501
Removal Steps
1. Radiator grille
2. Front bumper fascia

Refer to SECTION 2A “FRONT
BUMPER”
3. Front bumper inpact support assembly

Refer to SECTION 2A “FRONT
BUMPER”
4. Air cleaner assembly
5. Inter cooler

Refer to SECTION 6A “INTER COOLER”
6. Engine hood lock
7. Engine hood front end stay
8. Pressure switch connector
9. Condenser fan connector
10. Refrigerant line
11. Refrigerant line
12. Receiver/drier bracket
13. Receiver/drier
14. Condenser assembly
Installation Steps
14. Condenser assembly
13. Receiver/drier
12. Receiver/drier bracket
11. Refrigerant line
10. Refrigerant line
9. Condenser fan connector
8. Pressure switch connector
7. Engine hood front end stay
6. Engine hood lock
5. Inter cooler

Refer to SECTION 6A “INTER COOLER”
4. Air cleaner assembly
3. Front bumper inpact support assembly

Refer to SECTION 2A “FRONT
BUMPER”
2. Front bumper fascia

Refer to SECTION 2A “FRONT
BUMPER”
1. Radiator grille