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Removal and Installation of High-pressu re Pipe 1 and 2 (Engine Compartment)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure pipe 1. Refer to ATC-131, "Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment)".
2. Remove high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-129, "
Removal and
Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose" and ATC-128, "Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure
Flexible Hose".
3. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 and 2 from clips.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between condenser and high-pres- sure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of condenser and high-pressure pipe
1 with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry
of air.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 and 2.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle rear until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle rear and disconnect it. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of hi gh-pressure pipe 1 and 2 with
suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Remove high-pressure pipe 1. Low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-pressu
re flexible hose bracket mounting bolts
: 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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7. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 2 and 3.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
8. Remove high-pressure pipe 2. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of hi gh-pressure pipe 2 and 3 with
suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of high-pressure pipe 1 and 2 wit h new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
Female-side piping c onnection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is comple ted, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressu re Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3
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REMOVAL
1. Set the temperature (passenger side) at 18 °C (60 °F), and then disconnect the battery cable from the neg-
ative terminal.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (f or HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23
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4. Remove low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolts.
5. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 from vehicle clips.
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6. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
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6. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
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6. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pres-
sure pipe 2 with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-103
.
8. Remove mounting screws, and then remove air mix door motor (passenger side), mode door motor and evaporator cover.
9. Remove mounting bolt, and then remove low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of expan sion valve with suitable mate-
rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 1, 2 and high-p ressure pipe 2, 3 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is comp leted, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Liquid TankINFOID:0000000001328226
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-22
.
3. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and remove dust and rust from liquid tank. CAUTION:
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Be sure to clean carefully.
4. Remove liquid tank and power steering oil cooler mounting bolts.
5. Lift liquid tank bracket upward. Remove liquid tank bracket from protruding part of condenser.
6. Slide liquid tank upward, and then remove liquid tank.
INSTALLATION
Install liquid tank, and then install liquid tank bracket on condenser.
CAUTION:
Make sure liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protru- sion of condenser. (Make sure liquid tank bracket does not
move to a position below center of liquid tank.)
Replace O-rings of condenser pipe with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of CondenserINFOID:0000000001328227
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (f or HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cooling fan. Refer to CO-48
(VK45DE).
3. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-13
(VQ35DE).
4. Remove radiator shroud. Refer to CO-40
(VK45DE).
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5. Remove washer tank mounting bolt.
6. Remove high-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt.
7. Disconnect high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe1 from condenser.
a. Set a disconnector [condenser outlet (SST: 9253089908), con- denser inlet (SST: 9253089912)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of co ndenser, high-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure pipe 1 with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove condenser mounting bolts.
9. Remove radiator upper mount, move radiator and condenser to the engine side.
10. Remove condenser. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core su rface of the condenser and the radiator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
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After piping connection is comple ted, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000001328228
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser. Refer to ATC-135, "Removal and Installation of Condenser".
2. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from condenser. CAUTION:
When working, be careful no t to damage the condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Apply compressor oil to O-ring of refrig erant pressure sensor when installing it.
Removal and Installation of EvaporatorINFOID:0000000001328229
REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3. Refer to ATC-133, "Removal and Installation of
Low-Pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3".
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of evaporator, low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3 with suitable
material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
2. Slide evaporator, and then remove it from heater & cooling unit assembly.
3. Remove intake sensor from evaporator, and then remove evap- orator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 2 and high- pressure pipe 3 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping c onnection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is comple ted, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose. High-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
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O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2 (high-
pressure pipe 3).
Mark the mounting position of intake sensor bracket prior to removal so that the reinstalled sensor
can be located in the same position.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Expansion ValveINFOID:0000000001328230
REMOVAL
1. Remove evaporator. Refer to ATC-137, "Removal and Installation of Evaporator".
2. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove expansion valve. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of evaporator with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of evaporator with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (h igh-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2 (high-
pressure pipe 3).
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Checking of Refrigerant LeaksINFOID:0000000001328231
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage ma y indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electrical leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector (SST: J-42220).
If dye is observed, c onfirm the leak with an electrical leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was repaired and
not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electric al leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electrical leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve the
chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluore scent Leak DetectorINFOID:0000000001328232
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles (SST: J-42220) in a low sunlight area
(area without windows preferable). Illuminate all co mponents, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a
bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain open-
ing indicates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner (SST: J-43872) to prevent future
misdiagnosis. Low-pressure pipe 1 bracket mounting bolt
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4. Perform a system performance check and verify the l eak repair with an approved electrical leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionINFOID:0000000001328233
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging t he system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refr igerant dye into the injector tool (SST: J-41459).
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service valve.
4. Start the engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye inje ctor tool (SST: J-41459) (refer to the manufacture’s
operating instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service valve. CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a componen t, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed wi th the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak , it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
8. Attach a blue label as necessary.
Electrical Leak DetectorINFOID:0000000001328234
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
When performing a refrigerant leak check, use an A/C electrical leak
detector (SST) or equivalent. Ensure that the instrument is calibrated
and set properly per the operating instructions.
The leak detector is a delicate device. In order to use the leak detec-
tor properly, read the operating instructions and perform any speci-
fied maintenance.
1. Position probe approximately 5 mm (3/16 in) away from point to
be checked.
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