2005 SUZUKI JIMNY ATE

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Handling refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Avoid you direct contact to liquid refrigerant.
Do not heat refrigerant container higher than 40 °C (104 °F).
Do not discharge refrigerant into atmosphere.
Do not allow liquid refrigerant to touch bright metals. Refrigerant combined with moisture is corrosive and
will tarnish surfaces of bright metals including chrome. WARNING:
Should refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) strike your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
 Do not use your hand to rub affected eye(s). Instead, use quantities of 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) get on your skin, such affected part should be treated
in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
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 before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to “Refrigerant Type” in this section. When
replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor 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 service.Use of
incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.

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Condenser Assembly
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Check clog of condenser fins.
If, any clogs are found, condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
Check condenser fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
Check condenser fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recov-
ery” in this section.
3) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper” in Section
8.
4) Disconnect A/C condenser cooling fan motor and dual pres-
sure switch connectors.
5) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect discharge hose (1) from condenser (2).
7) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (3) and condenser
outlet pipe (4) from receiver / dryer (5).
8) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (6) from con-
denser (2).
9) Remove receiver / dryer (5) with its bracket (7) from con-
denser (2).
10) Remove condenser (2) from radiator.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser, and then noting
the following instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or
pair of pliers.
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.

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Receiver / Dryer
REMOVAL
1) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recov-
ery” in this section.
2) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper” in Section
8.
3) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (1) and condenser
outlet pipe (2) from receiver / dryer (3).
4) Remove receiver / dryer (3) with its bracket (4).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install receiver / dryer, and then
noting the following instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section. NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.

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Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly
ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1) Check continuity between each two terminals about the con-
denser cooling fan motor (1).
If check results are no continuity, replace condenser cooling
fan motor.
2) Connect battery to condenser cooling fan motor as shown in
figure, then check that the condenser cooling fan motor
operates smoothly.
Reference current of condenser cooling fan motor
approximately 7.5 A at 12 V
REMOVAL
1) Remove front bumper.
2) Disconnect condenser cooling fan motor connector (1).
3) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
4) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (2) from con-
denser (3).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten condenser fin by using flat head
screwdriver or pair of pliers.

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3) Drain engine coolant and disconnect heater hoses (1) from
heater unit.
4) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag Sys-
tem” in Section 10B (if equipped).
5) Remove attaching bolt (1).
6) Disconnect suction hose (2) and receiver / dryer outlet pipe
(3) from expansion valve (4).
7) Remove instrument panel referring to “Instrument Panel” in
Section 9.
8) Remove cooling unit (1) with heater unit (2) from vehicle
body.
9) Remove cooling unit (1) from heater unit (2).
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Check clog of A/C evaporator fins.
If any clogs are found, A/C evaporator fins should be
washed with water, and should be dried with compressed
air.
Check A/C evaporator fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C evaporator.
Check A/C evaporator fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C evaporator.

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INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install cooling unit, and then noting
the following instructions.
If A/C evaporator thermistor removed, its should be rein-
stalled in original position.
Install uniformly the packing (1) to installation hole.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section.
Adjust mode control cable, temperature control cable and
fresh air control cable by referring to “Heater Control Lever
Assembly” in Section 1A.
Enable air bag system referring to “Enable Air Bag System”
in Section 10B. (if equipped)
Fill engine coolant to radiator, referring to “Cooling System
Flush and Refill” in Section 6B.

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INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation, and then note the fol-
lowing instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuation”
and “Charging” in this section.
Dual Pressure Switch
INSPECTION
1) Check dual pressure switch (1) for continuity at normal tem-
perature (approximately 25 °C (77 °F)) when A/C system has
a proper charge of refrigerant and A/C system (compressor)
is under operation. In each of these cases, switch should
show proper continuity.
2) Check switch for continuity at specified pressure as shown.
A : Approximately 195 kPa (1.95 kg/cm
2, 27.5 psi)
B : Approximately 3140 kPa (31.4 kg/cm
2, 446.5 psi)
C : Approximately 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 32.0 psi)
D : Approximately 2550 kPa (25.5 kg/cm
2, 362.5 psi)
Tightening torque
Dual pressure switch
(a) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.0 lb-ft)

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A/C Switch
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to “Heater Control Lever Assembly” in Section 1A.
INSPECTION
Press A/C switch button and check if there is continuity
between terminals “A” and “B”.
With battery voltage (+) connected to terminal “C” and (–) to
terminal “A”, press A/C Switch button and blower fan switch
to “Hi” (3rd position).
Check if indicator lamp lights.
Condenser Cooling Fan Motor Relay
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove condenser cooling fan motor relay (1) from vehicle.
3) Check that there is no continuity between terminal “a” and
“b”. If there is continuity, replace relay.
4) Check that there is continuity between terminals “a” and “b”
when battery is connected to terminal “c” and “d”.
If there is no continuity, replace relay.
Compressor
REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle speed with air conditioning ON for 10 min-
utes. After that stop the engine.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system by referring to
“Recovery” in this section.
1. Blower fan and A/C switch
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.