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LUBRICANT
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8. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to “new” compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant
at this time.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant if only replacing the compressor.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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Rear Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
Removal and InstallationEJS003YF
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "Discharging Refrigerant" .
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-13, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Disconnect the front heater hoses from the front heater core.
6. Disconnect the high/low pressure pipes from the front expansion valve.
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1. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly 2. Rear A/C pipes 3. Rear heater core pipes
4. Rear heater core hose 5. Rear blower motor 6. Underfloor rear A/C pipes
7. Underfloor rear heater core pipes

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7. Move the two front seats to the rearmost position on the seat track.
8. Remove the instrument panel and console panel. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove the steering column. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
10. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness at the RH and LH in-line connector brackets, and the fuse
block (J/B) electrical connectors. Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
11. Disconnect the steering member from each side of the vehicle body.
12. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member, from the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the seats and interior trim panels when removing the front heater and
cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member.
13. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly from the steering member.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe and high-pressure pipe with a new one, and apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.

After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:

Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to MA-14, "REFILLING ENGINE
COOLANT" .

Recharge the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant" .
REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "Discharging Refrigerant" .
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-13, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses from the rear heater core.
4. Disconnect the rear A/C pipes from the rear expansion valve.
5. Remove the rear RH interior trim panel. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY
SIDE TRIM" .
6. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:

Rear blower motor

Rear blower motor resistor

Rear air mix door motor
7. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit
assembly.
8. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe and high-pressure pipe with a new one, and apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.

After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:

Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to MA-14, "REFILLING ENGINE
COOLANT" .

Recharge the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant" .
Removal and Installation for Rear Heater Core PipesEJS00536
REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Remove the upper and lower luggage RH side finisher. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM"
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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJS003YR
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WA RN ING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment
meeting requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a
(R-134a) recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before
resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and
lubricant manufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Evacuating vacuum pump (J-39699)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with a new
one, apply compressor oil to the O-rings before installation.

After recharging the A/C system with refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Compressor ClutchEJS003YU
Magnet Clutch Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the compressor. Refer to ATC-179, "Removal and Installation for Compressor" .
2. Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary
using Tool as shown.
3. Remove the clutch disc.
4. Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable
tool.
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1. Magnet clutch assembly 2. Magnet coil 3. Pulley
4. Clutch disc 5. Snap ring 6. Thermal protector (built in)
7. Compressor
Tool number : J-44614
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BREAK-IN OPERATION
When replacing compressor clutch assembly, always conduct the break-in operation. This is done by engag-
ing and disengaging the clutch about 30 times. Break-in operation raises the level of transmitted torque.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible HoseEJS003YV
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" .
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible HoseEJS003YW
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
4. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure PipeEJS003YX
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Reposition the IPDM E/R aside.
4. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
5. Position aside the front floor insulator.
6. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
7. Remove the low pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-184, "
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Pipe" .
8. Remove the high-pressure pipe.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .

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CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure PipeEJS003YY
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the cowl top and the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Remove the low-pressure pipe.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Underfloor Rear A/C PipesEJS00537
REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Diconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Proce-
dure" .
4. Disconnect the chassis harness connector.
5. Set four suitable jacks at the body mounting points to support the vehicle body when it is seperated from
the frame.
6. Remove the RH body mount bolts. Refer to BL-159, "
Body Mounting"
7. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the frame from the body until there is sufficient clearance for the underfloor
rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes from the body.
8. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-rings of the high-pressure pipe and the high-pressure flexible hose with new ones,
then apply compressor oil to them after installing them.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear A/C PipesEJS00538
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to ATC-175, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Proce-
dure"
2. Remove the upper and lower luggage RH side finisher lower. Refer to EI-35, "BODY SIDE TRIM"
3. Disconnect the rear A/C pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-rings of the high-pressure pipe and the high-pressure flexible hose with new ones,
then apply compressor oil to them after installing them.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.

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Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure SensorEJS003YZ
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector
and remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.

Apply compressor oil to the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for CondenserEJS003Z0
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-12, "
RADIATOR" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.

Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser
as necessary.
5. Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets to remove the
condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-177, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-rings of the high-pressure pipe and the high-pressure flexible hose with new ones,
then apply compressor oil to them after installing them.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Replace the grommets as necessary.
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