A/C Unit Installation Note
- When installing a new A/C unit or evaporator, add a supplemental amount of FD46XG compressor oil into the refrigerant cycle. Supplemental amount (approx. quantity) 25 ml {25 cc, 0.8 fl oz}
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Scheme 78: A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Scheme 80: Sensor Clamp Assembly Note
- Attach the sensor clamp as shown in the figure.
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Scheme 81: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Assembly Note
- Assemble the evaporator temperature sensor as shown in the figure.
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Scheme 82: Adhesive polyurethane (2) Assembly Note
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- Attach the adhesive polyurethane (2) as shown in the figure.
- After assembling the evaporator pipe as shown in the figure, attach the adhesive polyurethane (2) so that it adheres around the high-pressure side of the evaporator pipe.
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Scheme 84: Adhesive polyurethane (4) Assembly Note
- Attach the adhesive polyurethane (4) so that it adheres around the expansion valve.
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Scheme 85: Adhesive polyurethane (3) Assembly Note
- Attach the adhesive polyurethane (3) so that it adheres around the low-pressure side of the evaporator pipe.
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Scheme 86: Adhesive polyurethane (1) Assembly Note
- Attach the adhesive polyurethane (1) as shown in the figure.
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Scheme 87: EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See «REFRIGERANT RECOVERY»(ref-375370-S14798920192010102800000) .) (See «REFRIGERANT CHARGING»(ref-375370-S16039214792010102800000) .) CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
- Remove the insulator. (See «A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375377-S39187953702010102800000) .)
- Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. (See «A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375377-S39187953702010102800000) .)
- Remove the following parts: Dashboard under cover Front scuff plate inner (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S33927733892010102800000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S05380344012010102800000) .) Console panel (See «CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S16179305552010102800000) .) Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S05218780952010102800000) .) Glove compartment (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S25337417152010102800000) .) Hood release (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375401-S08980162612010102800000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S28238229142010102800000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S00635045162010102800000) .) Center panel (See «CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S25498401972010102800000) .) Passenger-side air bag module (See «SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375340-S00994967012010102800000) .)
- Remove the airflow mode actuator. (See «AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]»(ref-375367-S24592306252010102800000) .)
- Disconnect the air intake actuator connector.
- Remove the duct (1).
- Remove the adhesive polyurethane (1). (See «A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-375377-S07413708932010102800000) .) CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane completely.
- Remove the one bolt and shift the evaporator pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
- Remove the two bolts.
- Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
- Remove the screws and plate.
- Remove the adhesive polyurethane (2). (See «A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-375377-S07413708932010102800000) .) CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane completely.
- Remove the adhesive polyurethane (3). (See «A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-375377-S07413708932010102800000) .) CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane completely.
- Remove the adhesive polyurethane (4). (See «A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-375377-S07413708932010102800000) .)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See «REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST»(ref-375370-S36467191682010102800000) .)
AIR FILTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | If the air conditioner is used or the vehicle is driven with the air filter removed, snow or foreign material can penetrate the blower motor, causing motor lock or damage. As a result, low visibility due to window fogging or air conditioner malfunction could occur. Do not use the air conditioner or drive the vehicle with the air filter removed. |
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- Remove the glove compartment. (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S25337417152010102800000) .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
A/C Compressor Installation Note
| CAUTION | Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the compressor oil, it may absorb moisture if left over a long period of time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain the compressor oil and refill within 10 min. of each other. |
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- Rotate new A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting refrigerant oil in a clean measuring device. Use this refrigerant oil to refill new A/C compressor. Do not allow refrigerant oil to become contaminated.
- Rotate old A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting refrigerant oil in a separate, clean measuring device.
- Compare those oil amounts. The amount of the oil drained from the new A/C compressor should be greater than the old one.
- Pour the same amount oil of drained from the old A/C compressor back into the new A/C compressor. A/C compressor oil type FD46XG A/C compressor oil sealed volume (approx. quantity) 120 ml {120 cc, 4.06 fl 02}
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Scheme 90: CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See «REFRIGERANT RECOVERY»(ref-375370-S14798920192010102800000) .) (See «REFRIGERANT CHARGING»(ref-375370-S16039214792010102800000) .)
- Remove the air cleaner. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375331-S03672667482010102800000) .) (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375352-S14647925242010102800000) .)
- Remove the splash shield.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375332-S37870350192010102800000) .) (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L5]»(ref-375353-S12210369572010102800000) .)
- Remove the following parts: Charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375331-S03672667482010102800000) .) (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375352-S14647925242010102800000) .) Coolant reserve tank (See «COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375332-S09455648532010102800000) .) (See «COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375353-S35443078382010102800000) .) Dipstick pipe (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375329-S18599866482010102800000) .) (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375351-S36671179632010102800000) .) Cooling fan component (See «COOLING FAN COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375332-S10030662122010102800000) .) (See «COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375353-S18765877472010102800000) .)
- Remove the radiator. (See «RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]»(ref-375332-S14386730982010102800000) .) (See «RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]»(ref-375353-S03699299212010102800000) .) CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See «REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST»(ref-375370-S36467191682010102800000) .)
Condenser Installation Note
- After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle. Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity) 20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}
Refrigerant Line Installation Note
- When installing a new cooler pipe or cooler hose, add a supplemental amount of FD46XG compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle. Supplemental amount (approx. quantity) 5 ml {5 cc, 0.2 fl oz}: Cooler pipe 10 ml {10 cc, 0.3 fl oz}: Cooler hose
- Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and connect the joints.
- Tighten the joints.
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Scheme 91: Spring-lock coupling type
- Connect the male pipe or hose by pushing it while slightly twisting it onto female pipe until the garter spring at the male pipe or hose is over the flared end of female pipe. NOTE: When the male pipe or hose is replaced, the indicator ring comes out after connecting to indicate that it is locked.