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5. Drain the oil from the “old” (removed) compress or into a graduated container and recover the amount of
oil drained.
6. Drain the oil from the “new” compressor into a separate, clean container.
7. Measure an amount of new oil installed equal to am ount drained from “old” compressor. Add this oil to
“new” compressor through the suction port opening.
8. Measure an amount of new oil equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this oil to “new” compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of oil at this
time.
CAUTION:
Do not add the 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of oil if only replacing the compressor and not the
liquid tank.
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PERFORMANCE TEST
PERFORMANCE TEST
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment (for HFC-134a) or manifold gauge.
2. Start the engine, and set to the following condition.
Test condition
3. Maintain test condition until A/C system becomes stable. (Approximately 10 minutes)
4. Check that test results of “recirculating-to-disc harge air temperature” and “ambient air temperature-to-
operating pressure” are within the specified value.
5. When test results are within the spec ified value, inspection is complete.
If any of test result is out of the specifi ed value, perform diagnosis by gauge pressure. Refer to HA-17,
"Symptom Table".
RECIRCULATING-TO-DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE TABLE
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE-TO-OPERATING PRESSURE TABLE
Surrounding condition Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Vehicle condition Door Closed
Door glass Full open
Hood Open
Engine speed Idle speed
A/C condition Temperature control switch or dial Full cold
A/C switch ON
Air outlet VENT (ventilation)
Intake door position Recirculation
Fan (blower) speed Maximum speed set
Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet Discharge air temperature from center ventilator
°C ( °F)
Relative humidity
% Air temperature
°C ( °F)
50 – 60 20 (68) 4.7 – 6.7 (40 – 44)
25 (77) 8.6 – 11.1 (47 – 52)
30 (86) 12.6 – 15.6 (55 – 60)
35 (95) 19.0 – 22.5 (66 – 73)
60 – 70 20 (68) 6.7 – 8.7 (44 – 48)
25 (77) 11.1 – 13.6 (52 – 56)
30 (86) 15.6 – 18.6 (60 – 65)
35 (95) 22.5 – 26.0 (73 – 79)
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Fresh air High-pressure (Discharge side)
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi) Low-pressure (Suction side)
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Relative humidity
% Air temperature
°C ( °F)
50 – 70 25 (77)
909 – 1,112
(9.2 – 11.3, 131.8 – 161.2) 159 – 194
(1.6 – 2.0, 23.1 – 28.1)
30 (86) 1,073 -– 1,312
(10.9 – 13.4, 155.6 – 190.2) 211 – 259
(2.2 – 2.6, 30.6 – 37.6)
35 (95) 1,445 – 1,766
(14.7 – 18.0, 209.5 – 256.1) 247 – 300
(2.5 – 3.1, 35.8 – 43.5)
40 (104) 1,650 – 2,017
(16.8 – 20.6, 239.3 – 292.5) 290 – 355
(3.0 – 3.6, 42.1 – 51.5)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
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REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant".
2. Remove the front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
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3. Partially remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
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4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE), or EM-134, "Removal and
Installation" (VQ35DE).
5. Reposition the power steering line. Refer to ST-40, "Exploded View"
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6. Disconnect the A/C pipes from the compressor. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
air.
7. Disconnect the harness connector from the compressor.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and the compressor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse the O-rings.
• Apply A/C compressor oil to th e new O-rings for installation.
• After charging the A/C refriger ant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-21, "Leak Test"
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• Tighten the compressor bolts to specification. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Exploded View"
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation".
2. Partially remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE), or EM-134, "Removal and
Installation" (VQ35DE).
4. Remove the center bolt by holding the clutch disc steady using a suitable tool.
5. Remove the clutch disc and shims. CAUTION:
Retain all the shim s for installation.
6. Remove the snap ring using a suitable tool as shown.
7. Remove the pulley assembly using a suitable tool (A) as shown. CAUTION:
To prevent deformation of th e pulley groove, the puller
claws should be hooked under (not into) the pulley groove.
8. Disconnect the harness from the magnet coil.
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9. Remove the three magnet coil screws using a suitable tool asshown, then remove the magnet coil.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
•(1): Shim
• (2): Snap ring
• (3): Clutch disc
• (4): Pulley
• (5): Magnet coil
• (A): Center bolt
• (B): Magnet coil screws
Clutch Disc
If the contact surface shows signs of damage due to excessive heat, replace the clutch disc and pulley.
Pulley
Check the appearance of the pulley assembly. If the cont act surface of the pulley shows signs of excessive
grooving, replace the clutch disc and pulley. The contact surfaces of the pulley assembly should be cleaned
with a suitable solvent before installation.
Magnet Coil
Check the magnet coil for a loose connection or cracked insulation. Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the magnet coil by aligning the magnet coil pin (A) with
the hole (B) in the compressor front head as shown, then install
the magnet coil screws.
• : Rear
CAUTION:
Be sure to align the magnet coil pin with the hole in the
compressor front head.
2. Connect the magnet coil harness.
3. Install the pulley assembly using Tool and a wrench as shown, then install the snap ring using a suitable tool.
WHA212
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4. Install the clutch disc (1) on the drive shaft, together with all of the original shim(s) (2) using a suitable tool (A).
5. Install the center bolt using a suitable tool.
6. Install the drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE), or EM-134, "Removal and
Installation" (VQ35DE).
7. Install the fender protector. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
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8. Install the front under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check the clearance (B) all the way around between the clutch disc
(1) and pulley (2) using a suitable tool (A) as shown.
If the specified clearance (B) is not obtained, replace the adjusting
shim(s) and recheck the clearance (B) as shown.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
When replacing compressor clutch assembly, always conduct the break-in operation. This is done by engag-
ing and disengaging the clutch about 30 times. Break-in operation raises the level of transmitted torque.
WJIA2297E
Clutch disc-to-pulley clearance (B) : 0.3 - 0.6 mm
(0.012 - 0.024 in)
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COOLER PIPE AND HOSE
COOLER PIPE AND HOSE
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LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463940
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant".
2. Remove the bolt (A) that retain s the low-pressure flexible hose
to the low-pressure pipe.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the ho se with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
4. Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
1. Low-pressure pipe 2. High-pressure pipe 3. High-pressure flexible hose
4. Condenser 5. Compressor 6. Low-pressure flexible hose
7. Heating and cooling unit assembly Front
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