AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. Install the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the drain cooler hose.

    3. Connect each connector and engage each clamp and install the air conditioning unit assembly.

  2. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the automatic air conditioning system.

  3. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY (w/o Air Conditioning System)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the automatic air conditioning system.

  4. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

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    Text in Illustration
    *A for RHD - -
    *1 "TORX" Bolt - -

    1. Using a 4 mm "TORX" wrench, install the 4 "TORX" Bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 5 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect each connector and engage each clamp.

    4. Connect the 2 earth wires with the 2 bolts.

  5. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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  6. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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  7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  9. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  10. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag)

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  11. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  12. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the vinyl tape from the pipe.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and fitting surface of the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Compressor oil
      for HFC-134a (R134a)
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
      for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf)
      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    4. Install the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

  13. CONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the vinyl tape from the pipe.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Compressor oil
      for HFC-134a (R134a)
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
      for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf)
      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

    3. Connect the O-ring to the suction hose sub-assembly.

    4. Connect the suction hose sub-assembly.

    5. Rotate the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

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      Insert the pipe joint into the cooler expansion valve securely and tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  14. CONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. Install the outlet heater water hose A and attach the clip.

      Tech Tips

      Install the outlet heater water hose A while aligning it with the matching marks made when it was removed.

  15. CONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. Install the inlet heater water hose A and attach the clip.

      Tech Tips

      Install the inlet heater water hose A while aligning it with the matching marks made when it was removed.

  16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Torque:
    6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  17. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

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  18. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT


    1. for HFC-134a (R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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  19. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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  20. WARM UP ENGINE


    1. for HFC-134a (R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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  21. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK


    1. for HFC-134a (R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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  22. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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