Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 34

AC09M–01

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AIR CONDITIONING

REFRIGERANT LINE

AC–19

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REFRIGERANT LINE

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

1.

INSPECTION HOSE AND TUBE CONNECTIONS FOR LOOSENESS

2.

INSPECT HOSES AND TUBES FOR LEAKAGE

Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

AC09N–02

N21108

22 (225, 16)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

Discharge Hose

5.4 (55, 48 in.·lbf)

Receiver

Suction
Hose

Suction Tube

32 (330, 24)

Suction Tube

Liquid Tube

Evaporator

10 (100, 7)

5.4 (55, 48 in.·lbf)

Expansion Valve

10 (100, 7)

Suction Hose

10 (100, 7)

Compressor

Discharge 

Hose

Condenser

Liquid Tube

14 (140, 10)

AC–20

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REFRIGERANT LINE

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LOCATION

AC09O–02

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AIR CONDITIONING

REFRIGERANT LINE

AC–21

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REPLACEMENT

1.

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

2.

REPLACE FAULTY TUBE OR HOSE

NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3.

TIGHTEN JOINT OF BOLT OR NUT TO SPECIFIED TORQUE

NOTICE:
Connections should not be torqued tighter than the specified torqued.

Part tightened

N·m

kgf·cm

ft·lbf

Receiver x Liquid tube

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

Condenser x Discharge hose

22

225

16

Condenser x Liquid tube

14

140

10

Compressor x Discharge hose

10

100

7

Compressor x Suction hose

10

100

7

A/C unit x Liquid and Suction tube

10

100

7

Evaporator x Expansion valve

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

Liquid line (Block joint)

10

100

7

Suction line (Block joint)

10

100

7

Suction line (Piping joint)

32

330

24

4.

EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 800 

±

 50 g (28.22 

± 1.76 oz.)

5.

INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
6.

INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION

AC09P–03

Z19364

Instrument Panel

Reinforcement

No. 2 Brace

No. 1 Brace

Water Hose

Blower Unit

A/C Unit

Rear Heater Duct

Evaporator

Evaporator Temperature
 Sensor

Side Air Duct RH

A/C Unit Case

Side Air Duct LH

Water Valve Control
Cable

Air Outlet Servomotor

Blower Resistor

Air Mix Servomotor

Clamp

Heater 
Radiator

Clamp

Foot Air Duct LH

Drain Hose

Foot Air Duct RH

Liquid and Suction Tube

 O–Ring

Expansion Valve

 O–Ring

Evaporator Cover

Heater Protector

Heater Radiator
Pipe

5.4 (55, 48)

 O–Ring

Blower Motor 
Linear 
Controller

Insulator

N·m (kgf·cm, in.·lbf)

 Non–reusable part

: Specified torque

X7

AC–22

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AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

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COMPONENTS