Published: 15-Nov-2013
Climate Control System - General Information - Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor Commissioning
General Procedures
Activation
CAUTION: Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.
1. Set the ignition to the on position, make sure the air conditioning (A/C)
is in the off position.
2. Start the engine and allow to run for a minimum of 5 minutes.
3. Set the heater controls to 22°C, with the fan speed set to 75%.
4. Switch on the A/C system.
5. Open all air vents in the dashboard.
6. Run the A/C system for a minimum of 5 minutes, while the engine is still
at idle speed.
7. Once this is achieved the compressor is stabilized, with the oil being
distributed evenly throughout the system.
Touch screen display (TSD) 6 Integrated control panel 7 Information control module 8 ATC (automatic temperature control) module 9 Face/Feet distribution stepper motor 10 RH (right-hand) temperature blend stepper motor 11 LH (left-hand) temperature blend stepper motor 12 Windshield (defrost) distribution stepper motor 13 Blower control module 14 RJB (rear junction box) 15 Blower
System Operation
Operation of the heating and ventilation system is controlled by the ATC module. Refer to: Control Components (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation).
The system can be operated in automatic or manual mode, with temperature settings selected using the switches on the
integrated control panel.
When the engine is running, coolant is constantly circulated through the heater core by the engine coolant pump and the
auxiliary coolant pump. Where fitted, the auxiliary coolant pump is energized by the CJB on receipt of medium speed CAN bus signals from the ATC module. The CJB broadcasts auxiliary coolant pump status over the medium speed CAN bus for use by other vehicle systems.
The blower is supplied with power by the blower relay on the RJB and connected to ground via the blower control module. The blower control module regulates the voltage across the blower motor to control blower speed. The voltage set by the blower
control module is controlled by a PWM (pulse width modulation) signal from the ATC module. The ATC module uses a feedback signal from the blower control module to monitor blower speed.
Refer to: Control Components (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation).
Heater Assembly Component Description
The heater assembly controls the temperature and flow of air supplied to the air distribution ducts. The heater assembly is
mounted on the vehicle centerline, between the instrument panel and the engine bulkhead.
The heater assembly consists of a casing that contains an A/C (air conditioning) evaporator, a heater core, two air distribution
control doors and two temperature blend control doors. On 2.7L diesel vehicles, the heater assembly also contains an electric
booster heater.
Refer to: Electric Booster Heater (412-02 Auxiliary Climate Control, Description and Operation).
Mounted on the heater casing are four stepper motors. Each of the stepper motors is connected to either an air distribution
control door or a temperature blend control door.
The A/C evaporator is part of the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation).
The heater core provides the heat source to warm the air supplied to the passenger compartment. The heater core is an
aluminum two pass, fin and tube heat exchanger, and is installed across the width of the heater housing. Two aluminum tubes
attached to the heater core extend through the engine bulkhead and connect to the engine cooling system. For additional
information, refer to:
Engine Cooling (303-03A, Description and Operation),
Engine Cooling (303-03B Engine Cooling - V6 3.0L Petrol, Description and Operation), Engine Cooling (303-03C, Description and Operation).
Air Inlet Duct
The air inlet duct connects the fresh air inlet in the engine bulkhead to the heater assembly. The air inlet duct is installed
behind the instrument panel on the passenger side.
The air inlet duct consists of a casing that contains a pollen filter, an air inlet door, a blower and a blower control module. A
recirculation air inlet is incorporated into the casing. A servo motor is mounted on the casing and connected to the air inlet
door, to allow selection between fresh and recirculated air.
Refer to: Control Components (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation). The pollen filter is part of the air distribution and filtering system.
Refer to: Air Distribution and Filtering (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation).
The blower regulates the volume of air flowing through the air inlet duct to the heater assembly. The blower consists of an
open hub, centrifugal fan and an electric motor.
The blower control module regulates the power supply to the blower motor. The blower control module is installed in the air