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12. Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to theparts:
(a) Do not open the cover or case of the ECU unless
absolutely necessary (If the IC terminals are touched, the
IC may be destroyed by static electricity.).
(b) To pull apart electrical connectors, pull on the connectoritself, not the wires (See page BE±2).
(c) Be careful not to drop electrical components, such as sensors or relays. It they are dropped on a hard floor,
they should be replaced and not reused.
(d) When checking continuity at the wire connector, insert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from
bending.
(e) To disconnect vacuum hoses, pull on the end, not the middle of the hose.
(f) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the distributor,
coil and air filter from water.
(g) Ne ve r use an imp a ct wre n ch to re mo ve or in sta ll temperature switches or temperature sensors.
(h) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto
a connector that is too large. Use a step±down adapter
instead. Once the hose has been stretched, it may leak.
13. Tag hoses before disconnecting them: (a) When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify
how they should be reconnected.
(b) After completing a job, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. A label under the hood
shows the proper layout.
14. Installation of wheels The wheel assemblies are of the uni±directional type and
must be rotated only between the front and rear as illustrated.
Wheels are marked with turning direction indicators.
When installing the wheels, check the marks carefully and
install the wheel correctly.
15. Bleeding of traction control system When repairing the brake master cylinder or TRAC system,
bleed the air out of the TRAC system (See page BR±7).
CAUTION: Since the fluid is under high pressure, it could
spray out with great force, so be careful.
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R±12 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RETROFIT ± AC001±98 April 3, 1998
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E. Replace Receiver
1. Remove original R±12 Receiverand discard.
2. Measure oil and pour 1/2 of specified amount of oil into the
ªOUTº side of new Receiver (see
table on page 1 for amount).
3. Black out the sight glass on block ± joint ± type Receiver with black
paint.
4. Lubricate and install the O±rings on the Receiver connections.
5. Install Receiver.
F. Using R134a Recovery equipment,
evacuate, charge, and leak test the
system (Use equipment
manufacturer 's recommended
procedure).
1. Evacuate for 45 minutes.
2. Vacuum check.
3. If vacuum check is OK, add remaining 1/2 compressor oil using
the recovery equipment.
Using recovery / recycling /
recharging equipment charge
the system with the remaining
½ of the specified amount of oil
from step E2.
4. Charge system with specified amount of R134a. (reference table
on page 1).
5. Perform a gas leak check.
G. Confirm cooling performance of Air Conditioning system.
H. Install retrofit labels:
1. Choose R134a ªUSE ONLYº label
for proper oil type ( ND±OIL 8).
2. Using a ball point pen, enter the proper retrofit refrigerant and oil
charges on the caution label.
3. Cross out unused type of compressor oil on caution label.
4. Affix labels in a prominent location such as radiator support, underside
of hood, or suspension tower area.
5. Remove any R±12 labels.Repair
Procedure
(continued)FF Type
Black out
Replace O±Rings
Retrofit Receiver
BAG type
Replace O±Ring
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No.Gauge reading kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)ConditionProbable causeRemedy
Pressure low at both low and high
pressure sides
Pressure too high at both low and
high pressure sides

Insufficient cooling

Bubbles seen in
sight glass

Insufficient cooling

Frost on tubes from
receiver to
unit
Replace receiver
Insufficient refrigerant(1) Check for gas
leakage with gas
leak tester and
repair if
necessary
(2) Add refrigerant
until bubbles
disappear
Refrigerant flow
obstructed by dirt in
receiver
Insufficient coolingInsufficient cooling of
condenser(1). Clean condenser
(2). Check fan motoroperation
(1). Check amount ofrefrigerant
If refrigerant is
overcharged
(2). Recover refrigeran
t
(3). Evacuate air and charge proper
amount of purified
refrigerant
Refrigerant
overcharged
(1). Replace receiver
(2). Check compres- sor oil to see if
dirtyAir present in system

Insufficient cooling

Frost in Large
amount of dew on
piping at low
pressure side Expansion valve
improperly mounted,
heat sensing tube
defective
(Open too wide)(1) Check heat sensing
tube installation
condition
If (1) is normal
(2) Check expansion valve and replace
if defective
(3). Remove air insystem through
repeatedly
evacuating air
NOTICE:
wAlways recover refrigerant before removing the parts in the refrigerant line a\
nd evacuating air.
w Evacuate air and charge proper amount of purified refrigerant after installing th\
e parts in the
refrigerant line.
HINT at 6:
These gauge indication are for when the refrigeration system has been op\
ened and the refrigerant charged
without evacuating air.
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INSTALLATION OF RECEIVER
1. INSTALL RECEIVER IN RECEIVER HOLDERInstall the receiver in the receiver holder with the one bolt.
2. INSTALL TWO LIQUID TUBES ON RECEIVER Install the two liquid tubes on the receiver with the two bolts.
Specified torque: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 4 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE: Do not remove the caps until the tubes are con-
nected.
3. REPLENISH COMPRESSOR OIL IF RECEIVER HAS BEEN REPLACED
Add 20 cc (0.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND OIL 6,
SUNISO NO. 5 GS or equivalent
4. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ANDCHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
See page AC±17
Specified amount: 950 + 50 g (33.44 + 1.76 oz)
5. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.
6. INSPECT A/C OPERATION
7. INSTALL HEADLIGHT See page BE±37
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INSTALLATION OF CONDENSER
1. INSTALL CONDENSERInstall the condenser with two nuts.
2. INSTALL LIQUID TUBE AND DISCHARGE TUBE
Install both tubes with two bolts.
Specified torque:
Discharge tube 10 N Vm (100 kgf Vcm, 7 ft Vlbf)
Liquid tube 10 N Vm (100 kgf Vcm, 7 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE: Don't remove caps until the tube is installed.
3. IF CONDENSER WAS REPLACED, ADD COMPRESSOR OIL TO COMPRESSOR
ADD 40±50 cc (1.4±1.7 ft.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND OIL 6,
SUNISO NO. 5 GS or equivalent
4. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ANDCHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
See page AC±17
Specified amount: 950 + 50 g (33.44 + 1.76 oz)
5. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERATN
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.
6. INSTALL REMOVAL PARTS Install the removal parts in reverse order of removal proce-
dure.
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INSTALLATION OF EVAPORATOR
1. INSTALL REMOVAL PARTSInstall the removal parts in reverse order of removal proce-
dure.
HINT:
wThe tightening torque for the bolt used to install the
expansion valve on the evaporator is shown below.
Specified torque: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 ft Vlbf)
w The tightening torque for the bolts used to install the
liquid tube and suction tube to the cooling is shown
below.
Specified torque: 10 N Vm (100 kgf Vcm, 7 ft Vlbf)
w The tightening torque specified for the bolt used to
install the equalizer tube to EPR is shown below.
Specified torque: 25 N Vm (250 kgf Vcm, 18 ft Vlbf)
2. IF EVAPORATOR WAS REPLACED, ADD COMPRESSOR
OIL TO EVAPORATOR
Add 40±50 cc (1.4±1.7 fl.oz)
Compressor oil: ND OIL 6,
SUNISO NO. 5 GS or equivalent
3. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ANDCHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 950 + 50 g (33.44 + 1.76 oz)
4. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.
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(e) Pull the wheel pad out from the steering wheel anddisconnect the airbag connector.
NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to
pull the airbag wire harness.
CAUTION:
wWhen storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of
the pad facing upward (See pages AB±3, 4).
wNever disassemble the wheel pad.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and mainshaft.
(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
SST 09213±31021
3. REMOVE AND INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE FROM/TO COMBINATION SWITCH (See page BE±41)
NOTICE: Do not disassemble the spiral cable or apply oil
to it.
4. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it
becomes harder to turn the cable.
(c) Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 3 turns to align the red mark.
HINT: The spiral cable will rotate about 3 turns to either left
or right of the center.
5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (a) Align matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft,
and install the steering wheel to the main shaft.
(b) Install and torque the set nut.
Torque: 35 N Vm (360 kgf Vcm, 26 ft Vlbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) I n s t a l l t h e w heel pad after confirming that the
circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the
screw case.
(c) Using a torx wrench, tighten the four screws.
Torque: 7.4 N Vm (75 kgf Vcm, 65 in. Vlbf)
NOTICE:
wMake sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified
torque.
wIf the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace
the wheel pad with a new one.
wWhen installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings
do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched
between other parts.
7. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT AB±15
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PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK FLUID LEVELHINT:
wDrive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission
are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70±80 5C (158±176 5F)
w Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough
reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does
not run.
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return
to P position.
(c) Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the tube.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type:
ATF TYPE T±II or Equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube.
Fluid type:
ATF TYPE T±II or Equivalent
Capacity:
Total: 8.2 liters (8.7 US qts, 7.2 lmp. qts)
Drain and refill: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 lmp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions fromP to L position and then shift into P position.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the
COOL level on the dipstick.
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(f) Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature70±80
C (158±176
F) and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
4. CHECK FLUID LEAKS
Check for leaks in the transmission.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O±rings,
seal packings, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
5. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and throttle body cover.
(b) Check that the throttle valve is fully closed.
(c) Check that the inner cable is not slack.
(d) Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance:
0±1 mm (0±0.04 in.)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjust-
ing nuts.
(e) Install the throttle body cover, and two bolts and nut.
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other posi-
tions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accu-
rately to each position and that the position indicator correctly
indicates the position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry
out the following adjustment procedures:
(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(b) Push the control shaft lever fully rearward.
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
(d) Set the shift lever to N position.
(e) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side,
tighten the shift lever nut.
(f) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and
reverses when shifting it to the R position.
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MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
NOTICE:
Perform the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50±80 C (122±176 F).
 The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One technicia\
n should observe the
conditions of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is perf\
orming the test.
 Be careful to prevent the oil pressure gauge hose from interfering with \
the exhaust pipe.
(a) Warm up the transmission fluid.
(b) Remove the test plug on the transmission case left side and connect the \
oil pressure gauge SST.
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HINT: Connecting the oil pressure gauge will be made easier by moving LH sid\
e heat insulator aside.
(c) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4 wheels.
(d) Start the engine and check idling RPM.
(e) Keep your left foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal and shift into D p\
osition.
(f) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(g) Press the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine speedreaches stall speed.
(h) In the same manner, perform the test in R position. AT±54
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