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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureINFOID:0000000003533291
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) r ecycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment. If an accident al system discharge occurs, ventila te the work area before resum-
ing service. Additional h ealth and safety information may be obtain ed from the refrigerant and oil man-
ufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Evacuating vacuum pump (J-39699)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
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Removal and Installation for Compressor
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A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15
.
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13
.
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low- pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable mate rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings of the low-pressure flexibl e hose and high-pressure flexible hose with new
ones, apply compressor oil to the O-rings when installing them.
• After recharging the A/C system with refrigerant, check for leaks.
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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.
Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000003533295
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15
.
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-17
.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable mate rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the low-pr essure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000003533296
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15
.
3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
4. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable mate rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure PipeINFOID:0000000003533297
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-17.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and positive battery terminal.
3. Reposition the IPDM E/R aside.
4. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
5. Position aside the front floor insulator.
6. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
7. Remove the low-pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-159, "
Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure Pipe".
8. Remove the high-pressure pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable mate rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Refer to ATC-152, "Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure PipeINFOID:0000000003533298
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the cowl top and the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-17
.
3. Remove the low-pressure pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as viny l tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear High- and Low-Pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Disconnect the underfloor rear heater hoses (1 and 2) from the rear heater pipes underneath the vehicle.
•⇐ : Front
4. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis- connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the under-
floor rear high- and low-pressu re pipes underneath the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avo id the entry of air.
5. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes nuts (B) under- neath the vehicle.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are performed inside the rear luggage area of the vehicle.
6. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to EI-39
.
7. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses (1 and 2) from the rear heater core (3).
•⇐ : Front
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8. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bracket bolt (A)to release the bracket.
• Rear blower motor (1)
•⇐ : Front
9. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis- connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the rear
expansion valve (1).
•⇐ : Front
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Disconnect the following electrical connectors: • Rear air mix door motor (1)
• Rear blower motor resistor (2)
• Rear blower motor (3)
•⇐ : Front
11. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-145, "
Component".
12. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as viny l tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of th e high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installati on for Underfloor Rear High- and Low-Pressure A/C and Heater
Core Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the generator harness.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
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5. Remove the front and rear bumper fascia. Refer to EI-12 (front), EI-14 (rear).
6. Reposition the front fender protector out of the way. Refer to EI-22
.
7. Disconnect the chassis harness connector.
8. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
9. Remove the tailpipe and tailpipe hanger bracket. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the seatbelt latch anchor. Refer to RSU-21, "
Component".
11. Remove the front floor heat shield.
12. Disconnect each end of the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes. Refer to
ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as viny l tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Set two suitable jacks at the RH body mount points to support the vehicle body when it is separated from the RH side of the frame.
14. Remove the RH body mount bolts. Refer to BL-135, "
Body Mounting".
15. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the RH side of the frame from the RH side of the body [approximately 305
mm (12 in)] until there is sufficient clearance to remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C
and heater core pipes from between the body and the frame.
16. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/ C and heater core pipes from the back of the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000003533301
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressu re sensor electrical connector
and remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
• Replace the O-ring of the refrig erant pressure sensor with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for CondenserINFOID:0000000003533302
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to .
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2. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-13.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core su rface of the condenser and the radiator.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable ma terial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector. • Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenseras necessary.
5. Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets to remove the condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings of the high-p ressure pipe, refrigerant pressure sensor, and high-pressure flexi-
ble hose with new ones, then apply compr essor oil to them when installing them.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
• Replace the grommets as necessary.
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3. Remove the rear blower speed resistor.
4. Remove the rear air mix door motor.
5. Remove the rear duct and blend door assembly. Refer to AT C -
148, "Removal and Installation".
6. Disassemble the rear heater and cooling unit assembly to remove the evaporator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the rear A/C pipes with ne w ones. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings when
installing them.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion ValveINFOID:0000000003533305
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the front evaporator. Refer to ATC-163, "
Removal and Installation for Front Evaporator".
3. Remove the cooler grommet.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the A/C re frigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion ValveINFOID:0000000003533306
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-150, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to EI-39
.
3. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pi pes from the expansion valve.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the A/C refrigerant pipe ends with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air and contaminants.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
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Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Checking of Refrigerant LeaksINFOID:0000000003533307
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C oil leak-
age, damage, and corrosion. Any A/C oil leakage may indi cate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow extra
inspection time in these areas when using either an el ectronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995) or fluores-
cent dye leak detector (J-42220).
If any dye is observed using a fluorescent dye leak detector (J-42220), confirm the leak using a electronic
refrigerant leak detector (J-41995). It is possible that the dye is from a prior leak that 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 electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995), move the probe
along the suspected leak area at 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in) per second and no further than 6 mm (1/4 in) from the
component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electronic refrigerant l eak detector probe slower and clo ser to the suspected leak area will
improve the chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for L eaks Using the Fluoresc ent Dye Leak DetectorINFOID:0000000003533308
1. Check the A/C system for leaks using the fluorescent dye leak detector and safety goggles (J-42220) in a
low sunlight area (area without windows preferable). Il luminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye
will appear as a bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evapo-
rator drain opening indicates an evaporator core asse mbly leak (tubes, core or expansion valve).
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, then inspect the shop rag or cloth with the fl uorescent dye leak detector (J-42220) for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using refrigerant dye cleaner (J-43872) to prevent
future misdiagnosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and then verify t he leak repair using a electronic refrigerant leak
detector (J-41995).
NOTE:
• Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, wind-
shield washer fluid, solvents and oils, may falsely tri gger 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 electronic refri gerant leak detector (J-41995) to contact with any sub-
stance. This can also cause false readings and may damage the detector.
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NOTE:
This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and must
be replaced.
1. Check the 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 7.4 cc (1/4 ounce) of the HFC-134a (R -134a) fluorescent leak detection dye (J-41447) into
the HFC-134a (R-134a) dye injector (J-41459).
CAUTION: Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to exp
ansion valve bolt : Refer to ATC-152, "
Component".
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COMBINATION METERS
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Power is supplied at all times
• through 10A fuse [No.19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 8.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No.14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 24.
Ground is supplied
• to combination meter terminal 17
• through body grounds M57, M61 and M79.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The engine oil pressure gauge indicates whether the engine oil pressure is low or normal.
The oil pressure gauge is controlled by the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room). Low
oil pressure causes oil pressure switch terminal 1 to provide ground to IPDM E/R terminal 42. The IPDM E/R
then signals the combination meter (unified meter control unit) via CAN communication lines and a low oil
pressure indication is displayed by the oil pressure gauge.
A/T OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The A/T oil temperature gauge indicates the A/T fluid temperature.
TCM (transmission control module) provides an A/T flui d temperature signal to combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
VOLTAGE GAUGE
The voltage gauge indicates the battery/charging system voltage.
The voltage gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit.
TA C H O M E T E R
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ECM provides an engine speed signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit and a variable resistor signal supplied
• to combination meter terminal 15.
• through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 2
• through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 5
• from combination meter terminal 16
SPEEDOMETER
ABS actuator and electric unit (contro l unit) provides a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
ODO/TRIP METER
The vehicle speed signal and the memory signals from the meter memory circuit are processed by the combi-
nation meter and the mileage is displayed.
How to Change the Display
Refer to Owner's Manual for odo/tr ip meter operating instructions.
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-4.