Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Install the air conditioning unit with the nut and bolt.
Connect the drain cooler hose.
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
Install the instrument panel reinforcement.
Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the bolts and screws.
Attach the clamps and connectors to attach the wire harness.
| *1 | for Manual Transaxle | *2 | w/ PTC Heater |
| *3 | 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) | *4 | 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) |
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the brace with the 2 bolts and nut.
Attach the clamps.
INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the brace with the 2 bolts and nut.
Attach the clamp.
INSTALL MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)
Install the main body ECU with the 2 bolts.
Connect the 3 connectors.
INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY
for LHD:
Install the power steering ECU assembly Click here.
for RHD:
Install the power steering ECU assembly Click here.
INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE
Install the brace with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY
Install the duct with the 2 nuts.
INSTALL DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
Attach the 4 claws to install the defroster nozzle assembly.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
Install the steering column Click here.
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
Install the steering column Click here.
INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
Attach the 4 claws to install the rear No. 1 air duct.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT
Attach the 2 claws to install the rear No. 2 air duct.
Install the floor carpet with the clip.
INSTALL REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT
Attach the 2 claws to install the rear No. 3 air duct.
Install the floor carpet with the clip.
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the lower instrument panel Click here.
INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the upper instrument panel Click here.
CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
Connect the heater water inlet hose.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
Connect the heater water outlet hose.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tubes.
Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and the fitting surface of the air conditioning tube assembly.
| Compressor oil |
|---|
| ND-OIL 8 or equivalent |
Install the 2 O-rings to the air conditioning tube assembly.
Connect the air conditioning tube assembly.
Attach the plate as shown in the illustration and install the bolt.
INSTALL COWL TOP OUTER PANEL
Install the outer cowl top panel with the 9 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET
Install the front wiper motor and bracket Click here.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
Check the SRS warning light Click here.
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
for 1ZR-FAE:
Add engine coolant Click here.
for 2ZR-FAE:
Add engine coolant Click here.
for 3ZR-FAE:
Add engine coolant Click here.
CHARGE REFRIGERANT
Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump.
Charge refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a).
| Standard |
|---|
| 440 +/-30 g (15.5 +/-1.1 oz) |
Note
Do not operate the cooler compressor before charging refrigerant as the cooler compressor will not work properly without any refrigerant, and will overheat.
Approximately 200 g (7.05 oz) of refrigerant may need to be charged after bubbles disappear. The refrigerant amount should be checked by measuring its quantity, and not with the sight glass.
WARM UP ENGINE
Warm up the engine at less than 1850 rpm for 2 minutes or more after charging the refrigerant.
Note
Be sure to warm up the compressor when turning the A/C switch on after removing and installing the cooler refrigerant lines (including the compressor) to prevent damage to the compressor.
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
for 1ZR-FAE:
Inspect for engine coolant leak Click here.
for 2ZR-FAE:
Inspect for engine coolant leak Click here.
for 3ZR-FAE:
Inspect for engine coolant leak Click here.
CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK
After recharging the refrigerant gas, check for refrigerant gas leakage using a halogen leak detector.
Perform the operation observing the following instructions:
Stop the engine.
Secure good ventilation (the halogen leak detector may react to volatile gases other than refrigerant, such as evaporated gasoline or exhaust gas).
Repeat the test 2 or 3 times.
Make sure that some refrigerant remains in the refrigeration system.
Tech Tips
When the compressor is off: approximately 392 to 588 kPa (4.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 57 to 85 psi).
| *1 | Check for Leakage |
| *2 | Halogen Leak Detector |
Using a halogen leak detector, check the refrigerant line for leakage.
If a gas leak is not detected from the drain hose, remove the blower motor control (blower resistor) from the cooling unit. Insert the halogen leak detector sensor into the unit and check for gas leakage.
Disconnect the pressure switch connector and wait for approximately 20 minutes. Bring the halogen leak detector close to the pressure switch and check for gas leakage.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles)
Install the under cover with the 3 clips.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Install the under cover with the 10 clips.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Install the front lower bumper absorber with the 3 screws and 8 bolts.
Install the 4 screws and 2 bolts.
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Install the radiator support opening cover with the 7 clips.
INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Attach the 4 clips to install the cover.
Note
Be sure to attach the clips securely.
Do not apply excessive force or hit the cover to attach the clips. This may cause the cover to break.