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FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTOR
FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTOR
Checking of Refrigerant LeaksINFOID:0000000005147647
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 indicate 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 closer to the suspected leak area will
improve the chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for L eaks Using the Fluorescent Dye Leak DetectorINFOID:0000000005147648
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.
Dye InjectionINFOID:0000000005147649
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:
If repairing the A/C system or replacing a co mponent, pour the HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak
detection dye (J-41447) directly into the open system connection and proceed with the service
procedures.
3. Connect the refrigerant dye injector (J-41459) to the low-pressure service valve.
4. Start the engine and switch the A/C system ON.
5. When the A/C system is operating (compressor running), inject one bottle 7.4 cc (1/4 ounce) of HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak detection dye (J-41447) through the low-pressure service valve using HFC-
134a (R-134a) dye injector (J-41459). Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
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2. When checking for leaks, circle each fitting completely with the probe as shown.
3. Move the probe along each component at a speed of approxi- mately 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in)/second as shown.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
To prevent inaccurate or false readings, make sure t here is no refrigerant vapor, shop chemicals, or cigarette
smoke in the vicinity of the vehicle. Perform the leak test in a calm area (low air/wind movement) so that the
leaking refrigerant is not dispersed.
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Connect the manifold gauge set (J-39183-C) to the A/C service ports. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-
134a) Service Procedure".
3. Check if the A/C refrigerant pressu re is at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi) above a temperature of
16° C (61° F). If less than specification, recover/ev acuate and recharge the system with the specified
amount of refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
NOTE:
At temperatures below 16 °C (61° F), leaks may not be detected sinc e the system may not reach 345 kPa
(3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi) pressure.
4. Perform the leak test from the high-pressure side (front A/C compressor discharge “a” to evaporator inlet “f” or rear piping connection “l”) to the low-pressure side (front A/C evaporator drain hose “g” to shaft seal
“k” and rear A/C evaporator drain hose “o” to piping connection “r”). Refer to HA-29, "
Component". Clean
the component to be checked and carefully move the electronic refrigerant leak detector probe completely
around the following connections and components.
• Check the compressor shaft seal
• Check the high and low-pressure pipe and hose fitt ings, relief valve, and compressor shaft seal
• Check the liquid tank
• Check the refrigerant pressure sensor
• Check all around the service valves. Check that the service valve caps are screwed tightly on the ser-
vice valves (to prevent leaks).
NOTE:
After removing manifold gauge set (J-39183-C) from the service valves, wipe any residue from the ser-
vice valves to prevent any false readings by the electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995).
• Evaporator
With engine OFF, turn blower fan on “High” for at least 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace in
the heater and cooling unit assembly. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes accumulation time (refer to the
manufacturer's recommended procedure for actual wait time) before inserting the electronic refrigerant
leak detector probe into the heater and cooling unit assembly drain hose.
NOTE:
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ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR
Keep the probe inserted for at least 10 seconds. Use caution not to contaminate the probe tip with water
or dirt that may be in the drain hose.
5. If a leak is detected, verify at least once by blowing compressed air into the area of the suspected leak, then repeat the leak check.
6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for additional leaks at all system components and connections.
7. If no leaks are found, perform steps 8 - 11.
8. Start the engine.
9. Set the heater A/C controls as follows: NOTE:
For the automatic system, turn OF F the automatic controls and set the heater A/C controls manually.
a. A/C switch to ON
b. Air flow to VENT mode
c. Intake position to RECIRCULATION mode
d. Temperature to MAX cold
e. Blower fan speed to HIGH
10. Run the engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
11. Turn the engine OFF and perform the leak check again following steps 4 through 6 above.
Refrigerant leaks should be checked immediately after turning
the engine OFF. Begin with the leak detector at the compressor.
The pressure on the high pressure side will gradually drop after
the refrigerant circulation stops and pressure on the low pres-
sure side will gradually rise, as shown in the graph. Some leaks
are more easily detected when the pressure is high.
12. Before connecting the recovery/recycling equipment to the vehicle, check the recovery/recycling equip-
ment gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If pressure is displayed, recover the refriger-
ant from the equipment lines and t hen check the refrigerant purity.
13. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/recycling equipment and refrigerant identifier
equipment (J-41810-NI).
14. Confirm the refrigerant purity in the vehicle's A/C system using recovery/recycling equipment and refriger-
ant identifier equipment (J-41810-NI).
15. Discharge the A/C system using recovery/recycling equipment. Repair the leaking fitting or component as
necessary.
16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system and perform the leak test to confirm th\
at there are no refrigerant leaks.
17. Conduct the Operational Check to ensure system works properly. Refer to HAC-107,
"SymptomMatrixChart" and HAC-109, "Diagnostic Work Flow".
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LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000005147655
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-18, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
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 HA-29, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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LOW-PRESSURE PIPE
Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure PipeINFOID:0000000005147656
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the cowl top and the cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-18, "
Removal and Installation".
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 HA-29, "
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 from the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
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-pressure 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).
NOTE:
The remaining steps are performed inside the rear luggage area of the vehicle.
6. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to INT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses (1 and 2) from the rear heater core (3).
• : Front
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LOW-PRESSURE PIPE
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 variable blower control (2)
• Rear blower motor (3)
• : Front
11. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to HA-29, "
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 HA-29, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the rear high- and low-pr essure A/C pipes with a new ones, then apply com-
pressor oil to them for installation.
• After charging the 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 engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the generator harness.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Removal and Installation for High-Pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000005147659
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the front LH fender protector. Refer to EXT-23, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. 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 HA-29, "
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.
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Removal and Installation for High-Pressure PipeINFOID:0000000005147660
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-18, "Removal and Installation".
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-49, "
Rotation".
5. Position aside the front floor insulator.
6. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
7. Remove the low pressure pipe. Refer to HA-37, "
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.
Refer to HA-29, "
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 Rear High- and Low-Pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
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-pressure 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).
NOTE:
The remaining steps are performed inside the rear luggage area of the vehicle.
6. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to INT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
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 variable blower control (2)
• Rear blower motor (3)
• : Front
11. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to HA-29, "
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 HA-29, "
Component".
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the rear high- and low-pr essure A/C pipes with a new ones, then apply com-
pressor oil to them for installation.
• After charging the 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 engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the generator harness.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Operational Check (Front)INFOID:0000000005147669
The purpose of the operational check is to
confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Set the temperature to 32 ° (90 °F).
2. Press the OFF switch.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Press the AUTO switch.
6. Confirm that the set temperature remains at previous temperature.
7. Press the OFF switch.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-120, "
Memory Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Press the blower speed control switch (+) once, blower should operate on low speed. The fan display should have one bar lit (on display).
2. Press the blower speed control switch (+) again, and continue checking blower speed and fan display until
all speeds are checked.
3. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-48, "
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press MODE switch four times and the DEF switch.
2. Each position indicator should change shape (on display).
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-16, "
Discharge
Air Flow (Front)".
Mode door position is checked in the next step.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-26, "
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
fresh when the DEF or D/F is selected.
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ( , ONLY)
1. Press recirculation ( ) switch one time. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press recirculation ( ) switch one more time. Recirculation indicator should go off.
3. Listen for intake door position change (blower sound should change slightly).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-40, "
Intake Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or vis ual inspection) and intake door position is at fresh
when the DEF or D/F is selected. REC ( ) is not allowed in DEF ( ) D/F ( ) or FOOT ( ).
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Rotate temperature control dial (drive or passenger) counterclockwise until 18° C (60°F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets. Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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