B . and lower support (arrowed)

B... and left-hand side (arrowed)

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.

Air conditioning evaporator and expansion valve

Refitting

8 Fit the condenser, brackets and bolts, making sure the rubber cushions fit on the mounting points properly.

9 Reconnect the refrigerant pipes, using new

O-rings.

10 Refit the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

11 Have the system evacuated, charged and leak-tested by the workshop that discharged it. If a new condenser has been installed, add approximately 40 cc of new refrigerant oil of the correct type.

- removal and refitting

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

1 Have the refrigerant discharged and

recovered by a Toyota dealer or automotive air conditioning specialist.

2 Remove the complete facia assembly and crossbrace as described in Chapter 11.

3 Disconnect the air conditioning pipes at the bulkhead, use a second spanner so as not to damage the fittings. Cap the open fittings after disassembly to prevent the entry of air or dirt.

Note: On vehicles manufactured after October

1999, the pipes clamps can be released using a small flat-bladed screwdriver to press down the silver clip (see illustration 10.5).

4 On models with manual air conditioning, disconnect the wiring plug, release the clips and remove the air conditioning amplifier from above the cooling unit (see illustration).

5 Remove nuts/screw retaining the evaporator unit and pull the unit out of the vehicle (see illustrations 10.8a and 10.8b). Disconnectthe wiring plug(s) as the unit is withdrawn.

6 With the evaporator unit on the bench,

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