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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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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
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Cool air does not come
out or insufficient cooling
(A/C system normal
operation)Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Condenser clogged Check condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
A/C evaporator clogged or frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator
thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor)
referring to “Evaporator Inspection” and
“Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Evaporator thermistor (Evaporator
temperature sensor) faulty Check evaporator thermistor (Evaporator
temperature sensor) referring to “Evaporator
Thermistor (Evaporator Temperature Sensor)
Inspection”.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Desiccant clogged Replace receiver/dryer.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air duct Repair as necessary.
Heater and ventilation system faulty Check HVAC unit.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor referring to “Blower Motor
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Excessive compressor oil in A/C system Drain excessive compressor oil from A/C
system circuit and compressor.
Cool air does not come
out only intermittently Wiring connection faulty
Repair as necessary.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Excessive moisture in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Excessive amount of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only
when driving vehicle at
high speed Condenser clogged
Check condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
Insufficient charge of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Cool air does not come
out only when driving
vehicle at high speed Excessive amount of refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant.
A/C evaporator frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator
thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor)
referring to “Evaporator Inspection” and
“Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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High pressure gauge
Low pressure gaugeCondition Possible cause Correction
Pressure is higher than
acceptable range
(“A” area) Refrigerant overcharged Recharge.
Expansion valve frozen or clogged Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage of high pressure side Clean or replace.
Radiator cooling fan malfunction
(Insufficient cooling of condenser)
Check radiator cooling fan.
Dirty or bent condenser fins
(Insufficient cooling of condenser) Clean or repair.
Compressor malfunction (Insuffi cient oil etc.) Check compressor.
Engine overheat Check engine cooling system
referring to “Engin
e Cooling Symptom
Diagnosis in Section 1F”.
Pressure is lower than
acceptable range
(“B” area) Insufficient refrigerant
(Insufficient charge or leakage)
Check for leakage, repair if necessary
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction
(valve opens too wide) Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction
(Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Condition Possible cause Correction
Pressure is higher than
acceptable range
(“C” area) Expansion valve malfunction
(valve opens too wide)
Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction
(Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Pressure is lower than
acceptable range
(“D” area) Insufficient refrigerant
(Insufficient charge or leakage)
Check for leakage, repair if necessary
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction
(valve opens too narrow) Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage (crashed pipe) Repair or replace.
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11) Check inlet port temperature-to-outlet port temperature relationship using the graph. For example, if temperature
near air inlet of HVAC unit is 30 °C (86 °F) and the one at air outlet of center ventilation louver is 17 °C (62.6 °F),
their crossing point is within acceptable range as shown in the graph. In this case, cooling performance is
satisfactory and proper.
12) If crossing point is out of acceptable range, diagnose trouble referring to the following table.
Thermometer at center duct
NOTE
If ambient temperature is approximately 30 °C (86 °F), it is possible to diagnose A/C system in detail
referring to the following table.
[A]: Temp at air outlet of center ventilation louver [C]: Humidity
[B]: Temp near air inlet of HVAC unit [D]: Acceptable range
ConditionPossible cause Correction
Crossing point is higher
than acceptable range
(“E” area) Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant Check refrigerant pressure.
Dirty or bent A/C evaporator fins
Clean or repair.
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air duct Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning, switch over function of door in
cooling (heater) unit Repair or replace.
Compressor malfunct ion Check compressor.
Crossing point is lower
than acceptable range
(“F” area) Insufficient air volume from center duct
(Heater blower malfunction)
Check blower motor and fan.
Compressor malfunct ion Check compressor.
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Charge
CAUTION!
• Because the sight glass is not used for this A/C system, do not perform an additional
charge to the A/C system. To charge the
proper amount of refrigerant, recover and
evacuate the A/C system first. And then,
charge the proper amount of refrigerant
into the A/C system.
• Always charge refrigerant through low pressure side of A/C system after the initial
charge is performed from the high
pressure side with the engine stopped.
• Never charge refrigerant through high pressure side of A/C system with engine
running.
• Do not charge refrigerant while compressor is hot.
• When installing tap valve to refrigerant container to make a hole there through,
carefully follow dire ctions given by
manufacturer.
• A pressure gauge should always be used before and during refrigerant charge.
• The refrigerant container should be emptied of refrigerant when discarding it.
• The refrigerant container should not be heated up to 40 °C (104 °F) or over.
• Refrigerant container should not be reversed in direction during refrigerant
charge. Reversing in direction causes
liquid refrigerant to enter compressor,
causing troubles, such as compression of
liquid refrigerant and the like.
NOTE
The air conditioning system contains HFC-
134a (R-134a).
Described here is a method to charge the air
conditioning system with refrigerant from the
refrigerant service container.
When charging refrigerant recovered by
using the refrigerant and recycling
equipment (when recycling refrigerant),
follow the procedure described in the
equipment manufacturer’s instruction
manual.
Charge proper amount of refrigerant accurately in
accordance with the following procedure.
Specified amount of refrigerant
370 ± 20 g (13.0 ± 0.7 oz)
The initial charge of the A/C system is performed
through the high pressure side with the engine stopped.
And next, this method must be followed by charging from
the low pressure side with the engine running.
1) Check if hoses are routed properly after evacuating the system.
2) Connect low charging hose (1) and high charging hose (2) of the manifold gauge set (3) in position.
Then, open refrigerant container valve (4) to purge
the charging line.
3) Open the high pressure side valve (5) and charge refrigerant to system.
4) After a while, open the low pressure side valve (6) and close the high pressure side valve.
WARNING!
Make sure that high pressure side valve is
closed securely.
5) Start engine and keep engine speed at 1500 r/min, and then operate A/C system.
6) Charge A/C system with refrigerant in vapor state. At this time, refrigerant container should be held
upright.
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HVAC Unit ComponentsS7RS0B7216005
NOTE
The figure shows left-hand steering vehicle. For right-hand steering vehicle, parts with (*) are installed
at the opposite side
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1. Fresh air inlet duct 7. Airflow control door assembly 13. Heater core19. Evaporator thermistor
(evaporator temperature sensor)
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HVAC Unit Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216006
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Recover refrigerant from A/C system with recovery and recycling equipment referring to “Recovery” in
“Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
4) Remove cowl top panel referring to “Cowl Top Components in Section 9K”.
5) Drain engine coolant, and then disconnect heater hoses (1) from HVAC unit (2).
6) Remove instrument panel from vehicle body referring to “Audio Unit Re moval and Installation in
Section 9C”.
7) Loosen suction hose and liquid pipe bolt (4).
8) Remove nuts (3).
9) Remove HVAC unit from vehicle body. Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to
compressor suction side referring to “Replenishing
Compressor Oil” in “Operation Procedure for
Refrigerant Charge”.
• Install the padding (1) to the installation hole uniformly.
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
• Adjust control cables referr ing to “HVAC Control Unit
Removal and Installati on in Section 7A”.
• Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Evaporator InspectionS7RS0B7216007
Check the followings.
• Clog of A/C evaporator fins.If any clogs are found, A/C evaporator fins should be
washed with water, and then should be dried with
compressed air.
• A/C evaporator fins for leakage and breakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C
evaporator.
• A/C evaporator fittings for leakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C
evaporator.
2. Blower upper case 8. Temperature control door assembly 14. Temperature control lever 20. Packing
3. Air intake control actuator 9. Blower motor resistor 15. Airflow control lever21. Filter cover (if equipped)
4. HVAC Air filter (if equipped) 10. Blower lower case 16. Evaporator22. Drain hose
5. Heater unit upper case 11. Blower motor 17. O-ring23. Cable lock clamp
6. Foot duct 12. Heater unit lower case 18. Expansion valve: Do not reuse.
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