Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Air conditioning » Front cooling unit
Removal

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, first evacuate air from refrigeration system.

Then, charge the system with the refrigerant and inspect for leaks of the refrigerant.

Specified amount: 1,050 +- 50 g (37.03 +- 1.76 oz.)

2. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES

(a) Using SST, remove the 2 piping clamps.

SST 09870-00025 (Liquid tube) 09870-00015 (Suction tube)

1. Insert SST to piping clamp.

HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST referring to the illustration on the caution label.

2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.

NOTICE: Be careful not to deform the tubes when pushing SST.

3.  Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
4.  Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(b) Disconnect the both tubes.

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

HINT: At the time of installation:

• Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
• After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REINFORCEMENT (BO-84 )

4. REMOVE ANTENNA RELAY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and antenna relay.

5. REMOVE COOLING UNIT

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts and cooling unit.

Disassembly

Removal