LEXUS GS400 2000 Service User Guide

AC0WF±01
N06553
AC±18
± AIR CONDITIONINGMANIFOLD GAUGE SET
2703 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
SET OFF
1. CLOSE BOTH HAND VALVES OF MANIFOLD GAUGE
SET
2. DISCONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTERS
FROM SERVICE VALVES ON REFRIGERANT LINE
HINT:
Slide the sleeve of the quick disconnect adapter upward to un-
lock the adapter and remove it from the service valve.
3. INSTALL CAPS TO SERVICE VALVES ON REFRIGER-
ANT LINES

AC0WG±01
± AIR CONDITIONINGREFRIGERANT LINE
AC±19
2704 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REFRIGERANT LINE
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT HOSE AND TUBE CONNECTIONS FOR LOOSENESS
2. INSPECT HOSES AND TUBES FOR LEAKAGE
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

AC0WH±01
I03812
GS400:GS300:
I02359
I02358
Suction Hose
Liquid Tube
CondenserCompressor
Discharge Hose
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
Liquid Tube
Suction Hose CondenserCompressor
Discharge Hose
Liquid Tube
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
10 (100, 7)
Suction Tube
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
Suction Tube AC±20
± AIR CONDITIONINGREFRIGERANT LINE
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
COMPONENTS

AC0WI±01
± AIR CONDITIONINGREFRIGERANT LINE
AC±21
2706 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. REPLACE FAULTY TUBE OR HOSE
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. TIGHTEN JOINT OF BOLT OR NUT TO SPECIFIED TORQUE
NOTICE:
Connections should not be torqued tighter than the specified torqued.
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Compressor x Discharge hose101007
Compressor x Suction hose101007
Condenser x Discharge hose101007
Condenser x Liquid tube101007
A/C unit x Liquid and Suction tubes101007
Expansion valve x Liquid and suction tube4.14236 in.´lbf
Evaporator x Liquid and suction tube4.14236 in.´lbf
Suction line (Block joint)101007
4. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
5. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
6. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION

AC0WJ±01
I02365
Instrument Panel
Reinforcement
No.2 Brace
No.1 Brace
Water Hose
Bracket
Blower Unit Liquid Tube
Suction Hose
10 (100, 7)
Defroster Nozzle
Heater to Register
Center Duct
Air Duct
Air Duct RH
Center Air Duct
Air Duct LH

O±Ring
A/C Unit
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
AC±22
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
COMPONENTS

I02366
Wire Harness

Packing

Packing
Tube Connector
Evaporator Temperature
Sensor
Bracket Plate
Wire Harness

O±Ring
O±Ring
Tube and Accessory
4.1 (42, 36)
4.1 (42, 36)
Expansion Valve

O±Ring
Evaporator
Plate
Insulator Air Mix Servomotor
(Driver Side)
Air Outlet Servomotor
Air Duct
Cover
Drain PipeDrain Hose Air Mix Servomotor
(Passenger Side)
Heater Radiator
Blower Motor
Control Relay
N´m (kgf´cm, in.´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part

Packing
Air Duct
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±23
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)

AC0WK±01
I02360
I02361
AC±24
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
3. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION HOSE
FROM A/C UNIT
Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect the both
tubes.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
4. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RA-
DIATOR PIPES
(a) Grips the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip
along the hose.
(b) Disconnect the water hose.

I02362
I02363
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±25
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
5. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Cooler No.1 grommet
(b) Heater pipe grommet
(c) Drain hose grommet
(d) Instrument panel and reinforcement
(See page BO±91)
(e) Blower unit
(See page AC±30)
6. REMOVE 3 AIR DUCTS
(a) Remove the 2 screws and center air duct.
(b) Slide the floor carpet backward.
(c) Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and air ducts LH, RH.
7. REMOVE A/C UNIT
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the wire harness set nut.
(c) Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and A/C unit.

AC0WL±01
AC±26
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2711 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Wire harness
(b) Drain hose
2. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(a) Remove the screw and clamp.
(b) Pull out the heater radiator.
3. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY
Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.
4. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTORS
Remove the 6 screws and both servomotors.
5. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and servomotor.
6. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
(a) Pry out the packing.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts, then separate the expansion valve, tube connector and tube and ac-
cessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 4 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the valve.
7. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Release the 2 claws and sensor from bracket plate.
8. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and tube and accessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and cover.
(c) Pull out the evaporator.
(d) Remove the plate from evaporator.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.
Add 40 cc (1.4fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
9. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM HEATER CASE
10. REMOVE AIR DUCT
Remove the 4 screws and duct.

AC0WM±01
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±27
2712 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page AC±26).