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11) Remove heater core pipe clamps (1) and grommet (2).
12) Pull out heater core (1) from unit (2).
INSTALLATION
1) Install heater unit by reversing removal procedure, noting the
following items.
When installing each part, be careful not to catch any cable or
wiring harness.
When installing steering column assembly, refer to STEER-
ING COLUMN INSTALLATION in Section 3C or 3C1.
2) Install control cables. (Refer to HEATER CONTROL CABLES in
this section.)
3) Fill engine coolant to radiator.
4) Enable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to ENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
5) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to items EVACUATING
SYSTEM and PROCEDURE OF CHARGING in Section 1B.
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DIAGNOSIS OF ABNORMAL NOISE
There are various types of noise, ranging from those produced in the engine compartment to those from the pas-
senger compartment, also from rumbling noises to whistling noises.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM COMPRESSOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
During compressor operation, a
rumbling noise is heard
proportional to engine
revolutions.Inadequate clearance in piston
area (piston or swash-plate).Repair or replace compressor as
necessary.
A loud noise is heard at a certain
rpm, disproportionately to engine
revolution.Loose or faulty V-belt.
Loose mounting bolts.Adjust V-belt tension, or
replace belt.
Retighten mounting bolts.
A loud rattle is heard at low
engine rpm.Loose compressor center bolt.Retighten center bolt.
Replace compressor if it was
operated in this condition for a
long time.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A rumbling noise is heard when
compressor is not operating.Worn or damaged bearings.Replace bearings.
A chattering noise is heard when
compressor is engaged.Faulty clutch gap (excessive).
Worn clutch friction surface.
Compressor oil leaked from shaft
seal, contaminating the friction
surface.Adjust clutch gap.
Replace clutch.
Replace compressor shaft oil
seal.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TUBING
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A droning noise is heard inside
vehicle, but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartment.Faulty tubing clamps.
Resonance caused by pulsation
from variations in refrigerant
pressure.Reposition clamps or increase
the number of clamps.
Attach a silencer to tubing, or
modify its position and length.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CONDENSER
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Considerable vibration in
condenser.Resonance from condenser
mounting stay and body.Firmly insert a silencer between
condenser mounting stay and
body.
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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)
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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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REFRIGERANT PIPES AND HOSES
INSPECTION
1) Use a leak tester to check hoses and pipes for any gas leakage.
2) Check each hose or pipe clamp for tightness.
Retighten or replace loose clamp as required, if any.
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 must be added to the system when reinstal-
ling.
2) Replace defective hose or pipe.
CAUTION:
As soon as the above hose or pipe is disconnected, cap
its opened fitting to prevent moisture and dust from en-
tering.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure to install refrigerant line.
2) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
INSPECTION OF IDLE SPEED WITH A / C ON
For G16 and J20 engines model, refer to Section 6E1.
For H25 engine model, refer to Section 6E2.
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1. Mode control switch coupler
2. A / C switch
3. Indicator lamp
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-45
A / C SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Remove mode control switch (Refer to ªMODE CONTROL
SWITCHº in Section 1A).
INSPECTION
A / C Switch
Press A / C button and check if there is continuity between termi-
nals ªDº and ªGº.
With battery voltage (+) connected to terminal ªKº and (±) to termi-
nal ªDº, press A / C button and check if indicator lamp lights.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
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4) Remove shims from shaft.
5) Using special tool (C), remove circlip.
Special Tool
(C): 09900-06107
6) Remove clutch coil lead wire clamp screw, and remove clutch
coil read wire ground terminal.
7) Remove clutch pulley with puller (1) from compressor (2).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage pulley when tapping magnet
clutch assembly.
8) Remove clutch coil.
Special tool
(C): 09900-06107
INSTALLATION
1) Install clutch coil (2).
Protrusion on under side of coil ring must match hole in com-
pressor (3) to prevent movement ant correctly locate lead wire.
2) Using special tool (C), install snap ring (1) as shown.
Special Tool
(C): 09990-06107
3) Install clamp portion and ground terminal of lead wire.
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3) Using special tool (B), remove clutch plate (1).
Special Tool
(B): 09991-06030
4) Disconnect clutch coil lead wire from compressor thermal switch
led wire.
5) Remove felt ring (if equipped) and shims from shaft.
6) Using special tool (C), remove circlip.
Special Tool
(C): 09900-06107
7) Remove clutch coil lead wire clamp screw.
8) Remove clutch pulley with puller (1) from compressor (2).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage pulley when tapping magnet
clutch.
9) Remove clutch coil.
INSTALLATION
1) Install clutch coil (2).
Protrusion on under side of clutch coil must match hole in com-
pressor (3) to prevent movement ant correctly locate lead wire.
2) Using special tool (C), install snap ring (1) as shown.
Special Tool
(C): 09990-06107
3) Clamp covering portion of lead wire.