Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING
FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for RHD) - INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY |
Install the air conditioning unit with the 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 9.8 N*m{ 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}
2. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING HOSE AND ACCESSORY (w/ Cool Box) |

Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the air conditioning hose and accessory.
- Compressor oil:
- ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
*a | Correct |
*b | Incorrect |
Install the air conditioning hose and accessory with the piping clamp.
- NOTICE:
- After connection, check the claw engagement of the piping clamp.
Install the bolt.
- Torque:
- 9.8 N*m{ 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}
3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY |
Install the instrument panel reinforcement.
Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 7 bolts and screw.
- Torque:
- for bolt:
- 9.8 N*m{ 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}
- for screw:
- 6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}
for Passenger Side:
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, install the 2 collars.
- Torque:
- 18 N*m{ 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}
for Passenger Side:
Using a T40 "TORX" socket, install the 2 "TORX" bolts.
- Torque:
- 18 N*m{ 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}
for Passenger Side:
Install the 2 caps.
for Driver Side:
Install the 3 bolts.
- Torque:
- 18 N*m{ 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}
for Driver Side:
Install the 3 caps.
Attach the 17 clamps and 2 claws and install the 9 bolts and 5 nuts.
Connect the connectors to the wire harness.
4. INSTALL HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.
Install the 3 clips.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
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6. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.
Install the clip.
7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET |
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9. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE AND HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE |
Connect the 2 heater water hoses.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
10. 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
*1 | Plate |
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.
- Torque:
- 9.8 N*m{ 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}
11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
12. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |
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13. ADD ENGINE COOLANT |
for 1GR-FE:
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for 1UR-FE:
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for 3UR-FE:
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for 1VD-FTV:
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14. CHARGE REFRIGERANT |
- SST
- 09985-20010(09985-02130,09985-02150,09985-02090,09985-02110,09985-02010,09985-02050,09985-02060,09985-02070)
Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump.
Charge refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a).
Condenser Core Thickness | Air Conditioning Type | Cool Box | Refrigerant Charging Amount |
22 mm (0.866 in.) | w/o Rear Cooler | w/ Cool Box | 870 +/-30 g (30.7 +/-1.1 oz.) |
w/o Cool Box | 870 +/-30 g (30.7 +/-1.1 oz.) | ||
w/ Rear Cooler | w/ Cool Box | 1010 +/-30 g (35.6 +/-1.1 oz.) | |
w/o Cool Box | 960 +/-30 g (33.9 +/-1.1 oz.) | ||
16 mm (0.630 in.) | w/o Rear Cooler | w/ Cool Box | 770 +/-30 g (27.2 +/-1.1 oz.) |
w/o Cool Box | 770 +/-30 g (27.2 +/-1.1 oz.) | ||
w/ Rear Cooler | w/ Cool Box | 970 +/-30 g (34.2 +/-1.1 oz.) | |
w/o Cool Box | 920 +/-30 g (32.5 +/-1.1 oz.) |
- NOTICE:
15. WARM UP ENGINE |
Warm up the engine at less than 1850 rpm for 2 minutes or more after charging the refrigerant.
- NOTICE:
- Be sure to warm up the compressor when turning the A/C switch is on after removing and installing the cooler refrigerant lines (including the compressor), to prevent damage to the compressor.
16. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK |
for 1GR-FE:
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for 1UR-FE:
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for 3UR-FE:
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for 1VD-FTV:
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17. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK |
After recharging the refrigerant gas, check for refrigerant gas leakage using a halogen leak detector.
Perform the operation under these conditions:

Using a halogen leak detector, check the refrigerant line for leakage.
If a gas leak is not detected on the drain hose, remove the blower motor control (blower resistor) from the cooling unit. Insert the halogen leak detector sensor into the unit and perform the test.
Disconnect the connector and wait for approximately 20 minutes. Bring the halogen leak detector close to the pressure switch and perform the test.
18. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL |
Install the radiator support seal with the 7 clips.
19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
for 1GR-FE:
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for 1UR-FE:
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for 3UR-FE:
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for 1VD-FTV:
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20. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
for Standard:
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w/ Winch:
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21. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
for Standard:
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w/ Winch:
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