| Components Location |

| 1. Refrigerant Pipe Assembly |
| Replacement |
| 1. | If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off. |
| 2. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 3. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station. |
| 4. | Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
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| 5. | Loosen the mounting nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
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| 6. | Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
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| 7. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 8. | Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
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| 9. | Remove the refrigerant line assembly (A) to the upper of engine room.
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| 10. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repair procedures Oil Specification1.The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil.
Description and operation DescriptionThe compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
Description and operation DescriptionThe compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into high pressure and high temperature refrigerant gas.
Description and operation Description The climate control air filter is located in the blower unit. It eliminates foreign materials and odor. The particle filter performs a role as an odor filter as well as a conventional dust filter to ensure comfortable interior environment.