Air conditioning compressor

Refitting

Removal

Remove any components until the system has been discharged. Air conditioning refrigerant may only be discharged by a dealer service department or an automotive air conditioning specialist. Always wear eye protection when disconnecting air conditioning system fittings even after the system has been discharged.

Note: On models manufactured after October1999, the receiver/drier is integral with the condenser. If faulty, the condenser must be renewed - consult a Toyota dealer.

1 Have the refrigerant discharged and recovered by a Toyota dealer or automotive air conditioning specialist.

2 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the radiator grille.

3 Undo the two bolts and disconnect the refrigerant pipes (see illustration) from the top of the receiver/drier and cap the open fittings to prevent entry of moisture. Discard the pipes O-ring seals, new ones must be fitted.

4 Loosen the pinch-bolt and slip the receiver/ drier out of the bracket.

5 Refitting is the reverse of removal.

6 Have the system evacuated, charged and leak-tested by the workshop that discharged it. Note that if a new receiver/drier is fitted, 20 cc of air conditioning oil must be added during the recharge.

13.3 Disconnect the refrigerant pipes from the receiver/drier (arrowed)

- removal and refitting

Warning: The air conditioning system is under high pressure. Do not loosen any hose fittings or

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