Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 40

AC0A6–01

N21081

–

AIR CONDITIONING

RECEIVER

AC–43

1600

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.

Specified amount: 800 

±

 50 g (28.22 

±

 1.76 oz.)

2.

REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT SEAL

3.

DISCONNECT 2 LIQUID TUBES FROM RECEIVER

Remove the 2 bolts and both tubes.

Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 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 the
tubes.
4.

REMOVE RECEIVER

(a)

Remove the holder bolt and pull out receiver downward.

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

Add 20 cc (0.71 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND–OIL 8 or equivalent

(b)

Remove the 2 bolts and holder.

AC0A5–01

AC–44

–

AIR CONDITIONING

RECEIVER

1601

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

AC–43

).

AC0A8–01

–

AIR CONDITIONING

CONDENSER

AC–45

1602

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

CONDENSER

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT CONDENSER FINS FOR BLOCKAGE OR DAMAGE

If the fins are clogged, wash them with water and dry with compressed air.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the fins.
If the fins are bent, straighten them with a screwdriver or pliers.
2.

INSPECT CONDENSER AND FITTINGS FOR LEAKAGE

Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.

AC0A9–02

N21087

I16648

Discharge Hose

Liquid Tube

N21085

AC–46

–

AIR CONDITIONING

CONDENSER

1603

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.

Specified amount: 800 

±

 50 g (28.22 

±

 1.76 oz.)

2.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Radiator upper support seal

(b)

Receiver and holder
(See page 

AC–43

)

(c)

Radiator upper support

(d)

Clearance lights

(e)

Headlights

(f)

Radiator fan and condenser fan

3.

DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE

Loosen the nut and disconnect the discharge hose.

Torque: 22 N·m (225 kgf·cm, 16 ft·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 a new O–ring with compressor oil and install the tube.
4.

REMOVE LIQUID TUBE

Loosen the nut and remove the liquid tube.

Torque: 14 N·m (140 kgf·cm, 10 ft·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 a new O–ring with compressor oil and install the tube.

5.

REMOVE CONDENSER

(a)

Remove the 2 nuts from condenser upper mountings.

(b)

Push the radiator toward the engine.

(c)

Push the condenser toward the radiator and pull it up-
ward.

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

Add 40–50 cc (1.4–1.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND–OIL 8 or equivalent