Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) Installation

Install the air conditioning unit with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

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

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}

Install the instrument panel reinforcement.

1. 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}

2. for Passenger Side:
   Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, install the 2 collars.
   

   Torque:

   18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

3. for Passenger Side:
   Using a T40 "TORX" socket, install the 2 "TORX" bolts.
   

   Torque:

   18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

4. for Passenger Side:
   Install the 2 caps.
   

5. for Driver Side:
   Install the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}





6. for Driver Side:
   Install the 3 caps.
   
   

   
   
   
   

Attach the 17 clamps.

Install the 8 nuts, 6 bolts, connectors to the wire harness.

Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.

Install the 3 clips.

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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
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Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.

Install the clip.

Connect the 2 heater water hoses.

Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

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.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf}

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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Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump.

Charge refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a).

NOTICE:

1. Do not operate the cooler compressor before charging refrigerant as the cooler compressor will not work properly without any refrigerant, and will overheat.
   
2. Approximately 100g (3.53 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 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.

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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After recharging the refrigerant gas, check for refrigerant gas leakage using a halogen leak detector.

Perform the operation under these conditions:

1. Stop the engine.
   
2. Secure good ventilation (the halogen leak detector may react to volatile gases other than refrigerant, such as evaporated gasoline or exhaust gas).
   
3. Repeat the test 2 or 3 times.
   
4. Make sure that some refrigerant remains in the refrigeration system. When compressor is off: approximately 392 to 588 kPa (4.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm², 57 to 85 psi).
   

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.

Install the upper radiator support seal with the 7 clips.

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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for Standard:
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w/ Winch:
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w/ Winch:
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for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
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for Manual Air Conditioning System:
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