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Blower Speed Selector InspectionS7RS0B7106010
Check blower speed selector for each terminal to
terminal continuity. If check result does not meet the
following conditions, replace HVAC control unit.
Air Intake Selector InspectionS7RS0B7106011
• Check that there is continuity between terminal (1) and terminal (2) when air intake selector is at fresh
position.
• Check that there is no continuity between terminal (1) and terminal (2) when air intake selector is at
recirculation position.
If check result does not meet the above conditions,
replace HVAC control unit.
Air Intake Control Actuator Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7106012
Removal
1) Remove instrument panel from vehicle body referring to “Instrum ent Panel Removal and
Installation in Section 9C”.
2) Remove screws (1).
3) Remove air intake control actuator (2) from HVAC unit.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instruction.
• Be sure to insert the linkage pin (1) into the groove (2) of air intake control actuator.
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Air Intake Control Actuator InspectionS7RS0B7106013
Check air intake control actuator as follows:1) Using service wire, connect battery positive terminal to “a” terminal and battery negative terminal to
terminal “b”. And, check if air intake selector link
operates smoothly and it st ops at fresh position (1).
2) Using service wire, connect battery positive terminal to “a” terminal and battery negative terminal to
terminal “c”. And, check if air intake selector link
operates smoothly and it stops at recirculation
position (2).
If malfunction is found, replace air intake control
actuator.
Center Ventilation Louver Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7106014
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel referring to “Passenger Air Bag (Inflator)
Module Removal and Installation in Section 8B”.
4) Remove radio assembly from instrument panel referring to “Audio Unit Re moval and Installation in
Section 9C”.
5) Remove center ventilation louver (1) with garnish (2) from instrument panel, and then disconnect
connector from hazard switch.
NOTE
Garnish is fitted to in strument panel with six
clips. When removing garnish from
instrument panel, be careful not to break
them.
6) Separate center ventilation louver and garnish.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure.
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Side Ventilation Louver Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7106015
Driver side ventilation louver
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove steering column hol e cover from instrument
panel.
4) Remove combination meter cluster panel from instrument panel, and then disconnect connectors
from front fog lamp switch, illumination cancel switch
and headlight leveling switch (if equipped) of
combination meter cluster panel.
5) Separate driver side ventilation louver (1) and combination meter cluster (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instruction.
• Driver side ventilation louver is fitted to combination meter cluster panel with four clips (1). When installing
driver side ventilation louv er to combination meter
cluster panel, position the smallest clip to the top. Passenger side ventilation louver
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove glove box from instrument panel.
4) Remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel referring to “Passenger Air Bag (Inflator)
Module Removal and Installation in Section 8B”.
5) Separate passenger side ventilation louver (1) and passenger air bag module (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instruction.
• Passenger side ventilation louver is fitted to passenger air bag module with four clips (1). When
installing passenger side ventilation louver to
passenger air bag module, position the smallest clip
to the top.
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HVAC Air Filter Removal and Installation (If
Equipped)
S7RS0B7106016
Removal1) Remove glove box from instrument panel.
2) Remove air filter cover (1) from HVAC unit while
releasing lock of both sides of air filter cover.
3) Pull out air filter from HVAC unit.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instructions.
• Position air filter by directing its arrow mark to the upward.
• Fit air filter cover (1) to HVAC unit so as not to stick air
filter (2) by air filter cove r’s claw (3). Otherwise, air
filter is deformed and loses its functionality.
HVAC Air Filter Inspection (If Equipped)S7RS0B7106017
Check that filter is not excessively dirty, damage or oily,
clean filter with compressed air from air outlet side of
filter. If abnormality is found, replace filter with new one.
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HVAC
Air Conditioning System
Manual Type
Precautions
A/C System CautionS7RS0B7210001
CAUTION!
• The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of
A/C: one using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the other using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used be fore any service work including inspection and
maintenance. For identification between these two types, refer to “Refrigerant Type Identification”.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and comp ressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being
serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
• When servicing the compressor, keep dirt or foreign material away from getting on or into the compressor parts and system. Clean tools and a clean work area are important for proper service.
The compressor connection and the outside of the compressor should be cleaned before any “On
vehicle” repair or before removal of the compressor. The parts must be kept clean at all times and
any parts to be reassembled should be cleaned with trichloromethane, naphtha, kerosene or
equivalent solvent and dried with dry air. Use only lint free cloths to wipe parts.
• When compressor is removed from the vehicle for servicing, the oil remaining in the compressor
should be discarded and new refrigerant oil added to the compressor.
Minor repair procedures may be done on the vehicle without discharging the system. Major repair
procedures require that the system be discharged of refrigerant.
Precautions on Servicing A/C SystemS7RS0B7210002
WARNING!
Should refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) is exposed to your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not use your hand to rub affected eye(s). Instead, use fresh cold water to splash it over affected area to thus gradually raise its temperature above the freezing point.
• Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist. Should liquid refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) is exposed to your skin, such affected part should be treated in the
same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
Handling Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
• Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.
• Avoid direct contact to liquid refrigerant.
• Do not heat refrigerant container higher than 40 °C (104 ° F).
• Do not discharge refrigerant into atmosphere.
• Do not expose bright metals to liquid refrigerant. Refrig erant combined with moisture is corrosive and tarnishes
surfaces of bright metals including chrome.
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Refrigerant Line
• Never use heat for bending pipes. When bending a pipe , try to make its bending angle as smooth as possible.
• Keep internal parts of air conditioning free from moistu re and dirt. When disconnecting any line from system, install
a blind plug or cap to the fitting immediately.
• When connecting hoses and pipes, apply a few drops of compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
• When tightening or loosening a fitting, use two wrenches, one for turning and the other for support.
• When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
• Check local governmental regulations regarding working with refrigerator systems and its tooling.
• Route drain hose so that drained water does not make any contact to vehicle components.
• If pipes or hoses are replaced, replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compre ssor suction side referring to
“Replenishing Compressor Oil” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Refrigerant Recovery
When discharging refrigerant out of A/C system, always recover it by using refrigerant recovery and recycling
equipment because discharging refrigerant HFC-134a (R-1 34a) into atmosphere would cause adverse effect to
environments.
NOTE
When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be sure to follow the instruction manual for the
equipment.
Refrigerant Charge
After performing compressor oil replenishment and evacuat ion, charge a proper amount of refrigerant to A/C system
referring to “Charge” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
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1. Suction hose : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring. 4. Expansion valve
: Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
2. Discharge hose : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring. 5. A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
: Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
3. Liquid pipe : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
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General Description
Refrigerant Type IdentificationS7RS0B7211001
Whether the A/C system in the vehicle uses HFC-134a (R-134a) or CFC-12 (R-12) is indicated on label (1) on the
compressor. Also, it can be checked by th e shape of the service (charge) valve (2).
[A]: HFC-134a (R-134a) [B]: CFC-12 (R-12)
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Sub-Cool A/C System DescriptionS7RS0B7211003
In the sub-cool A/C system (condenser integrated with receiver/dryer), the inside of the condenser is divided into the
condensation part and the sub-cooler part, and the receiver/dryer is located between those. In the receiver/dryer, the
refrigerant is separated into the vapor refrigerant and the liqui d refrigerant. Only the liquid refrigerant is delivered to the
sub-cooler part of the condenser. The refrigerant is supercooled by the sub-cooler part of the condenser.
A/C Operation DescriptionS7RS0B7211004
ECM controls the radiator fan relay and the compressor relay by following signals.
• ON/OFF signal of A/C switch
• A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
• Evaporator thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor)
• ECT sensor
NOTE
The signal of A/C swit ch is fed from BCM to ECM usin g CAN communication system. For CAN
communication system, refer to “CAN Communication System Description in Section 1A”.
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[A]: Liquid 2. Magnet clutch 6. Expansion valve10. Desiccant
[B]: Vapor 3. Condenser 7. A/C evaporator11. Filter
[C]: Superheated vapor 4. Receiver/dryer (Modulator) 8. Condensation part12. Vapor refrigerant
1. Compressor 5. Refrigerant pressure sensor 9. Sub-cooler part 13. Liquid refrigerant