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Refrigerant Line
• Never use heat for bending pipes. When bending a pipe , try to make its bending angle as smooth as possible.
• Keep internal parts of air conditioning free from moistu re and dirt. When disconnecting any line from system, install 
a blind plug or cap to the fitting immediately.
• When connecting hoses and pipes, apply a few drops of compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
• When tightening or loosening a fitting, use two wrenches, one for turning and the other for support.
• When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be sure  to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
• Check local governmental regulations regarding working with refrigerator systems and its tooling.
• Route drain hose so that drained water does not make any contact to vehicle components.
• If pipes or hoses are replaced, replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compre ssor suction side referring to 
“Replenishing Compressor Oil” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Refrigerant Recovery
When discharging refrigerant out of A/C system, always  recover it by using refrigerant recovery and recycling 
equipment because discharging refrigerant HFC-134a (R-1 34a) into atmosphere would cause adverse effect to 
environments.
NOTE
When handling recovery and recycling equipment, be sure to follow the instruction manual for the 
equipment.
 
Refrigerant Charge
After performing compressor oil replenishment and evacuat ion, charge a proper amount of refrigerant to A/C system 
referring to “Charge” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
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 1. Suction hose : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.  4. Expansion valve
: Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
 2. Discharge hose : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.  5. A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
: Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
 3. Liquid pipe : Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring.    
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General Description
Refrigerant Type IdentificationS7RS0B7211001
Whether the A/C system in the vehicle uses HFC-134a (R-134a) or CFC-12 (R-12) is indicated on label (1) on the 
compressor. Also, it can be checked by th e shape of the service (charge) valve (2).
[A]: HFC-134a (R-134a) [B]: CFC-12 (R-12)
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Cool air does not come 
out or insufficient cooling 
(A/C system normal 
operation)Insufficient or excessive charge of 
refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant and system 
for leaks.
Condenser clogged Check condenser referring to “Condenser 
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
A/C evaporator clogged or frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator 
thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) 
referring to “Evaporator Inspection” and 
“Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator 
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Evaporator thermistor (Evaporator 
temperature sensor) faulty Check evaporator thermistor (Evaporator 
temperature sensor) referring to “Evaporator 
Thermistor (Evaporator Temperature Sensor) 
Inspection”.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion 
Valve Inspection”.
Desiccant clogged Replace receiver/dryer.
Compressor drive belt loosened or 
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch referring to “Magnet 
Clutch Inspection”.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform 
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation 
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air duct Repair as necessary.
Heater and ventilation system faulty Check HVAC unit.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor referring to “Blower Motor 
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Excessive compressor oil in A/C system Drain excessive compressor oil from A/C 
system circuit and compressor.
Cool air does not come 
out only intermittently Wiring connection faulty
Repair as necessary.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion 
Valve Inspection”.
Excessive moisture in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform 
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation 
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch referring to “Magnet 
Clutch Inspection”.
Excessive amount of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only 
when driving vehicle at 
high speed Condenser clogged
Check condenser referring to “Condenser 
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
Insufficient charge of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant and system 
for leaks.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform 
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation 
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Compressor drive belt loosened or 
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Cool air does not come 
out only when driving 
vehicle at high speed Excessive amount of refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant.
A/C evaporator frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator 
thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) 
referring to “Evaporator Inspection” and 
“Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator 
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item  
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High pressure gauge
Low pressure gaugeCondition Possible cause Correction
Pressure is higher than 
acceptable range
(“A” area) Refrigerant overcharged Recharge.
Expansion valve frozen or clogged Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage of high pressure side Clean or replace.
Radiator cooling fan malfunction 
(Insufficient cooling of condenser)
Check radiator cooling fan.
Dirty or bent condenser fins 
(Insufficient cooling of condenser) Clean or repair.
Compressor malfunction (Insuffi cient oil etc.) Check compressor.
Engine overheat Check engine cooling system 
referring to “Engin
e Cooling Symptom 
Diagnosis in Section 1F”.
Pressure is lower than 
acceptable range
(“B” area) Insufficient refrigerant 
(Insufficient charge or leakage)
Check for leakage, repair if necessary 
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction 
(valve opens too wide) Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction 
(Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Condition Possible cause Correction
Pressure is higher than 
acceptable range
(“C” area) Expansion valve malfunction 
(valve opens too wide)
Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction 
(Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Pressure is lower than 
acceptable range
(“D” area) Insufficient refrigerant 
(Insufficient charge or leakage)
Check for leakage, repair if necessary 
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction 
(valve opens too narrow) Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage (crashed pipe) Repair or replace.  
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ConditionPossible cause Correction
Manifold gauge MPa (kg/cm2) (psi)
Detail
Lo Hi
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61) 1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
Normal condition — —
Negative pressure 0.5 – 0.6
(5 – 6)
(71.2 – 85.3) The low pressure side 
reads a negative 
pressure, and the high 
pressure side reads an 
extremely low pressure.
Presence of frost around 
tubing to and from 
receiver/dryer and 
expansion valve. Dust particles or water 
droplets are either 
stuck or frozen inside 
expansion valve, 
preventing the 
refrigerant from 
flowing.Clean expansion 
valve.
Replace it if it cannot 
be cleaned.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate the A/C 
system and recharge 
with fresh refrigerant.
Normal:
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61)
↑  ↓
Abnormal:
Negative pressure Normal:
1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
↑
 ↓
Abnormal:
0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) During A/C operation, the 
low pressure side 
sometimes indicates 
negative pressure, and 
sometimes normal 
pressure. Also high 
pressure side reading 
fluctuates between the 
abnormal and normal 
pressure.
Expansion valve is 
frozen due to 
moisture in the 
system, and 
temporarily shuts off 
the refrigeration cycle.
Replace expansion 
valve.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate A/C system 
and recharge with 
fresh refrigerant.
0.05 – 0.15
(0.5 – 1.5)
(4.2 – 21.3) 0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) Both low and high 
pressure sides indicate 
low readings.
Output air is slightly cold.
Insufficient refrigerant 
in system
(Refrigerant leaking).Using leak detector, 
check for leaks and 
repair as necessary.
Recharge refrigerant 
to a specified amount.
If the pressure reading 
is almost 0 when the 
manifold gauges are 
attached, check for 
any leaks, repair 
them, and evacuate 
the system.
0.4 – 0.6
(4 – 6)
(56.9 – 85.3) Pressure on low pressure 
side is high.
Pressure on high 
pressure side is low.
Both pressure becoming 
equal right after A/C is 
turned OFF.
Internal leak in 
compressor.
Inspect compressor 
and repair or replace 
as necessary.  
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A/C System Inspection at ECMS7RS0B7214004
Voltage Check
When checking voltage at ECM connector terminals related to A/C system, refer to “DTC P2101: Throttle Actuator 
Control Motor Circuit Range /  Performance in Section 1A”.
0.40 – 0.45
(4.0 – 4.5)
(57 – 64)
2.0 – 2.5
(20 – 25)
(285 – 355) High pressure reading on 
both low and high 
pressure sides.
Overcharged A/C 
system.
Adjust refrigerant to 
specified amount.
Faulty condenser 
cooling operation. Clean condenser.
Faulty radiator cooling 
fan operation. Inspect and repair 
radiator cooling fan.
High pressure reading on 
both low and high 
pressure sides.
Low pressure side tubing 
is not cold when touched. Presence of air in A/C 
system
(Improperly 
evacuated).Replace receiver/
dryer.
Inspect quantity of 
compressor oil and 
presence of 
contaminants in oil.
Evacuate system and 
recharge with fresh 
refrigerant.
0.45 – 0.55
(4.5 – 5.5)
(64 – 78) High pressure reading on 
both low and high 
pressure sides.
Large amount of frost or 
dew on the low pressure 
side tubing.Faulty expansion 
valve.
Refrigerant flow is not 
regulated properly.
Replace expansion 
valve.
Condition
Possible cause Correction
Manifold gauge MPa (kg/cm
2) (psi)
Detail
Lo Hi  
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When replacing other parts
Replenish the following amount of oil to compressor.
Amount of compressor oil to be replenished
Evaporator: 25 cm3 (25 ml, 0.85 US. oz, 0.88 Imp. oz)
Condenser: 15 cm3 (15 ml, 0.51 US. oz, 0.53 Imp. oz)
Receiver/dryer: 10 cm3 (10 ml, 0.34 US. oz, 0.35 lmp. 
oz)
Hoses: 10 cm
3 (10 ml, 0.34 US. oz, 0.35 Imp. oz) each
Pipes: 10 cm3 (10 ml, 0.34 US. oz, 0.35 Imp. oz) each
Evacuation
CAUTION! 
Do not evacuate before recovering 
refrigerant in A/C system.
 
NOTE
Once air conditioning system circuit is 
opened (exposed) to atmospheric air, system 
must be evacuated by using a vacuum pump. 
The A/C system should be attached with a 
manifold gauge set, and should be evacuated 
for approximately 15 minutes.
 
1) Connect high charging hose (1) and low charging  hose (2) of manifold gauge set (3) respectively as 
follows:
High charging hose  → High pressure charging valve 
(4) on condenser outlet pipe
Low charging hose  → Low pressure charging valve 
(5) on suction pipe
2) Attach center charging hose (6) of manifold gauge  set to vacuum pump (7).
3) Operate vacuum pump,  and then open discharge 
side valve (Hi) (8) of manifold gauge set.
If there is no blockage in  the system, there will be an 
indication on high pressure gauge (9).
In this case, open the other side valve (Lo) (10) of 
the set and repair the system.
4) Approximately 10 minutes later, low pressure gauge  (11) should show a vacuum lower than –100 kPa (–
1.0 kg/cm
2, –760 mmHg, –14.7 psi) providing no 
leakage exists.
NOTE
• If the system does not show a vacuum  below –100 kPa (–1.0 kg/cm
2, –760 mmHg, 
–14.7 psi), close both valves, stop vacuum 
pump and watch movement of low 
pressure gauge.
• Increase in the gauge reading suggests  existence of leakage. In this case, repair 
the system before continuing its 
evacuation.
• If the gauge shows a stable reading  (suggesting no leakage), continue 
evacuation.
 
5) Evacuation should be carried out for a total of at  least 15 minutes.
6) Continue evacuation until low pressure gauge  indicates a vacuum less than –100 kPa (–1.0 kg/cm
2, 
–760 mmHg, –14.7 psi), and then close both valves.
7) Stop vacuum pump. Disconnect center charging  hose from pump inlet. No w, the system is ready for 
charging refrigerant.
Checking A/C System for Pressure Leaks
After completing the evacuation, close manifold gauge 
high pressure valve and low pressure valve and wait 10 
minutes. Verify that low pressure gauge reading has not 
changed.
CAUTION! 
If the gauge reading moves closer to “0”, 
there is a leak somewhere. Inspect the tubing 
connections and make necessary 
corrections. And then, evacuate system once 
again and make sure that there are no leaks.
 
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Charge
CAUTION! 
• Because the sight glass is not used for this A/C system, do not perform an additional 
charge to the A/C system. To charge the 
proper amount of refrigerant, recover and 
evacuate the A/C system first. And then, 
charge the proper amount of refrigerant 
into the A/C system.
• Always charge refrigerant through low  pressure side of A/C system after the initial 
charge is performed from the high 
pressure side with the engine stopped.
• Never charge refrigerant through high  pressure side of A/C system with engine 
running.
• Do not charge refrigerant while  compressor is hot.
• When installing tap valve to refrigerant  container to make a hole there through, 
carefully follow dire ctions given by 
manufacturer.
• A pressure gauge should always be used  before and during refrigerant charge.
• The refrigerant container should be  emptied of refrigerant  when discarding it.
• The refrigerant container should not be  heated up to 40  °C (104  °F) or over.
• Refrigerant container should not be  reversed in direction during refrigerant 
charge. Reversing in direction causes 
liquid refrigerant to enter compressor, 
causing troubles, such as compression of 
liquid refrigerant and the like.
 
NOTE
The air conditioning system contains HFC-
134a (R-134a).
Described here is a method to charge the air 
conditioning system with refrigerant from the 
refrigerant service container.
When charging refrigerant recovered by 
using the refrigerant and recycling 
equipment (when recycling refrigerant), 
follow the procedure described in the 
equipment manufacturer’s instruction 
manual.
 
Charge proper amount of refrigerant accurately in 
accordance with the following procedure.
Specified amount of refrigerant
370  ± 20 g (13.0 ± 0.7 oz)
The initial charge of the  A/C system is performed 
through the high pressure side with the engine stopped.
And next, this method must be followed by charging from 
the low pressure side with the engine running.
1) Check if hoses are routed properly after evacuating  the system.
2) Connect low charging hose (1) and high charging  hose (2) of the manifold gauge set (3) in position. 
Then, open refrigerant container valve (4) to purge 
the charging line.
3) Open the high pressure side valve (5) and charge  refrigerant to system.
4) After a while, open the low pressure side valve (6)  and close the high pressure side valve.
WARNING! 
Make sure that high pressure side valve is 
closed securely.
 
5) Start engine and keep engine speed at 1500 r/min, and then operate A/C system.
6) Charge A/C system with refrigerant in vapor state. At  this time, refrigerant container should be held 
upright.
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Removal of Manifold Gauge Set
WARNING! 
High pressure side is under high pressure. 
Therefore, be careful not to get injured 
especially on your eyes and skin.
 
For the A/C system charged with the specified amount of 
refrigerant, remove manifold gauge set as follows:
1) Close low pressure side valve of manifold gauge set.  (The high pressure side valve is closed continuously 
during the process of charging.)
2) Close refrigerant container valve.
3) Stop engine.
4) Using shop rag, remove charging hoses from service  valves. This operation must be performed quickly.
5) Put caps on service valves.
Check A/C System for Refrigerant Leaks
Whenever a refrigerant leak is suspected in the system 
or any service operation has been performed which may 
result in malfunction of lines and connections, it is 
advisable to check for leaks.
Common sense should be used during refrigerant leak 
test, since the need and extent  of any such test will, in 
general, depend upon the nature of a complaint and the 
type of a service performed on the system.
Liquid leak detector
WARNING! 
• To prevent explosions and fires, make sure  that there are no flammables in the vicinity.
• When the refrigerant exposed to fire, it  turns into a poisonous gas (phosgene). Do 
not inhale this gas.
 
There is a number of fittings  and places throughout the 
A/C system where a liquid leak detector solution may be 
used to pinpoint refrigerant leaks.
By merely applying the solution to the area in question 
with a swab, such as attached to the cap of a vial, 
bubbles will form within seconds if there is a leak.
For confined areas, such as sections of the evaporator 
and condenser, an electronic (refrigerant) leak detector 
is more practical fo r determining leaks.
Special tool
(A):  09990–86012
Condenser Assembly On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B7216002
Check the followings.
• Clog of condenser fins If any clog is found, cond enser fins should be washed 
with water and should be dried with compressed air.
• Condenser fins for leakage and breakage If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
• Condenser fittings for leakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
Condenser Assembly Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216003
CAUTION! 
Do not damage condenser fins. If condenser 
fin is bent, straighten it by using flat head 
screwdriver or pair of pliers.
 
Removal
1) Recover refrigerant from A/C system referring to  “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
NOTE
The amount of removed compressor oil must 
be measured for replenishing compressor 
oil.
 
2) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper and Rear Bumper Components in Section 9K”.
3) Disconnect discharge hose (1) and liquid pipe (2)  from condenser assembly (3).
4) Remove condenser assembly mounting bolts (4).
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HVAC Unit Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216006
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air  Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Recover refrigerant from A/C system with recovery  and recycling equipment referring to “Recovery” in 
“Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
4) Remove cowl top panel referring to “Cowl Top  Components in Section 9K”.
5) Drain engine coolant, and then disconnect heater  hoses (1) from HVAC unit (2).
6) Remove instrument panel from vehicle body  referring to “Audio Unit Re moval and Installation in 
Section 9C”.
7) Loosen suction hose and liquid pipe bolt (4).
8) Remove nuts (3).
9) Remove HVAC unit from vehicle body. Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following 
instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to 
compressor suction side referring to “Replenishing 
Compressor Oil” in “Operation Procedure for 
Refrigerant Charge”.
• Install the padding (1) to the installation hole  uniformly.
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to  “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure 
for Refrigerant Charge”.
• Adjust control cables referr ing to “HVAC Control Unit 
Removal and Installati on in Section 7A”.
• Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag  System in Section 8B”.
Evaporator InspectionS7RS0B7216007
Check the followings.
• Clog of A/C evaporator fins.If any clogs are found, A/C evaporator fins should be 
washed with water, and then should be dried with 
compressed air.
• A/C evaporator fins for leakage and breakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C 
evaporator.
• A/C evaporator fittings for leakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C 
evaporator.
2. Blower upper case 8. Temperature control door assembly 14. Temperature control lever 20. Packing
3. Air intake control actuator 9. Blower motor resistor 15. Airflow control lever21. Filter cover (if equipped)
4. HVAC Air filter (if equipped) 10. Blower lower case 16. Evaporator22. Drain hose
5. Heater unit upper case 11. Blower motor 17. O-ring23. Cable lock clamp
6. Foot duct 12. Heater unit lower case 18. Expansion valve: Do not reuse.
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