Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 13

AC22C–01

I10090

10 mm (0.39 in.)
Hexagon 
Wrench

Modulator

I10092

I10093

2 Layered 
Part

I10091

Protrusion

I10094

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AIR CONDITIONING

CONDENSER

AC–49

2734

REPLACEMENT

REPLACE DRYER FROM MODULATOR
(a)

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), remove the
cap from the modulator.

(b)

Remove the filter from the modulator.

(c)

Using pliers, remove the dryer.

(d)

Insert a new dryer into the modulator.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the dryer from a vinyl bag until insert-
ing it into the modulator.

Install the dryer with its 2 layered part faced upward
to the modulator.

(e)

Insert the filter into the modulator.

NOTICE:
Install the filter with its protrusion faced downward to the
modulator.

(f)

Install the cap to the modulator.
(1)

Apply compressor oil to the o–rings and screw part
of the cap.

Compressor oil: ND–OIL 8 or equivalent
(2)

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), install
the caps.

Torque: 12.3 N·m (125 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

AC0X1–01

AC–50

–

AIR CONDITIONING

CONDENSER

2735

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

AC–48

).

AC0X2–01

I02400

I02401

SST

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AIR CONDITIONING

EVAPORATOR

AC–51

2736

EVAPORATOR

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE A/C UNIT
(See page 

AC–24

)

2.

REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(See page 

AC–55

)

3.

REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTOR PASSENGER SIDE

(a)

Disconnect the connector.

(b)

Remove the 3 screws and servomotor.

4.

REMOVE TUBE AND ACCESSORY

(a)

Pry out packing.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b)

Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and the tube and accesso-
ry.
SST

07110–61050

Torque: 4.1 N·m (42 kgf·cm, 36 in.·lbf)

NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O–rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tube.
(c)

Remove screw and drain pipe.

I02402

AC–52

–

AIR CONDITIONING

EVAPORATOR

2737

5.

REMOVE EVAPORATOR

(a)

Disconnect the connector from blower motor control
relay.

(b)

Remove the screw and drain hose.

(c)

Remove the 4 screws and cover.

(d)

Pull out the evaporator.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.

Add 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz.)
Compressor oil: ND–OIL 8 or equivalent