Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Air conditioning » Front cooling unit
Disassembly

1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR

(a) Disconnect the connector clamp.

(b) Remove the 8 screws and No. 1 cooler cover.

(c) Pull out the evaporator

HINT: At the time of reassembly, if evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to the evaporator.

Add: 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)

Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

2. PULL OUT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR FROM EVAPORATOR

3. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE

(a) Remove the grommet.

(b) Pry out the packing.

HINT: At the time of reassembly, do not reuse the packing.

(c) Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts and separate the expansion valve, tube and evaporator.

Torque: 3.4 N·m (35 kgf·cm, 30 in.·lbf)

NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of reassembly, lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them in the tube.

4. REMOVE DRAIN HOSE

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse of removal (AC-24 ).

REASSEMBLY

Reassembly is in the reverse of disassembly (AC-26 ).

Disassembly

Removal