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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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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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Abnormal Noise Symptom Diagnosis of A/C SystemS7RS0B7214002
Abnormal Noise from Compressor
Abnormal Noise from Magnetic Clutch
Abnormal Noise from Tubing
Abnormal Noise from Condenser Assembly
Abnormal Noise from Crankshaft PulleyInsufficient airflow of
cooled air
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”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air duct Repair as necessary.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor referring to “Blower Motor
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Condition
Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
During compressor
operation, a rumbling
noise is heard
proportional to engine
revolutions Inadequate clearance in scroll area
Replace compressor.
A loud noise is heard at a
certain rpm,
disproportionately to
engine revolution Loose or faulty compressor drive belt
Adjust drive belt tension or replace drive belt.
Loose compressor mounting bolts Retighten mounting bolts.
A loud rattle is heard at
low engine rpm Loose compressor clutch plate bolt
Retighten clutch plate bolt.
Replace compressor if it was operated in this
condition for a long time.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
A rumbling noise is heard
when compressor is not
in operation Worn or damaged bearings
Replace magnet clutch assembly.
A chattering noise is
heard when compressor
is in operation Faulty magnet clutch clearance
(excessive clearance)
Adjust magnet clutch clearance.
Worn magnet clutch friction surface Replace magnet clutch assembly.
Compressor oil leaked from shaft seal,
contaminating the friction surface Replace compressor body assembly.
Condition
Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
A droning noise is heard
from inside of the vehicle,
but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartment Faulty tubing clamps
Reposition clamps or increase the number of
clamps.
Resonance caused by pulsation from
variations in re frigerant pressure Attach a silencer to tubing, or modify its
position and length.
Condition
Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Considerable vibration in
condenser assembly Resonance from condenser assembly
bracket and body Firmly insert a silenc
er between condenser
assembly bracket and body.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
A large rattling noise is
heard at idle or sudden
acceleration Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt
Retighten bolt.
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Abnormal Noise from Tension Pulley
Abnormal Noise from A/C Evaporator
Abnormal Noise from Blower Motor
A/C System Performance InspectionS7RS0B7214003
1) Confirm that vehicle and environmental conditions are as follows.
• Vehicle is put indoors.
• Ambient temperature is within 25 – 35 °C (77 – 95
° F).
• Relative humidity is within 30 – 70%.
• There is no wind indoors.
• HVAC unit is normal.
• Blower motor is normal.
• There is no air leakage from air ducts.
• Condenser fins are clean.
• Air filter in HVAC unit is not clogged with dirt and
dust.
• Battery voltage is about 12 V.
• Radiator cooling fan operates normally.
2) Make sure that high pressure valve (1) and low pressure valve (2) of manifold gauge are firmly
closed.
3) Connect high pressure charging hose (3) to high pressure service valve (5) on vehicle and low
pressure charging hose (4) to low pressure service
valve (6).
4) Bleed the air in charging hoses (3) and (4) by loosening their nuts respectively utilizing the
refrigerant pressure. When a hissing sound is heard,
immediately tighten nut.
CAUTION!
Do not connect high and low pressure
charging hoses in reverse.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Clattering noise is heard
from pulley Worn or damaged bearing
Replace tension pulley.
Pulley cranks upon
contact Cracked or loose bracket
Replace or retighten bracket.
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Whistling sound is heard
from A/C evaporator Depending on the combination of the
interior / exterior temperatures, engine
rpm and refrigerant pressure, the
refrigerant flowing out of the expansion
valve may, under certain conditions,
make a whistling sound At times, slightly decrea
sing refrigerant volume
may stop this noise.
Inspect expansion valve and replace if faulty.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Blower motor emits a
chirping sound in
proportion to its speed of
rotation Worn or damaged motor brushes or
commutator
Replace blower motor.
Fluttering noise or large
droning noise is heard
from blower motor Leaves or other debris introduced from
fresh air inlet to blower motor
Remove debris and make sure that the screen
at fresh air inlet is intact.
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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.