Refrigerant: Service and Repair

2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 2WD L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE)SECTION Service and Repair
REFRIGERANT

REPLACEMENT

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
a. Turn the A/C switch ON.
b. Operating the cooler compressor at the engine rpm of approx. 1000 for 5 to 6 min., circulate the refrigerant and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor as much as possible.
c. Stop the engine.
d. Let the refrigerant gas out.

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2. CHARGE REFRIGERANT
a. Using a vacuum pump, perform a vacuum pumping.
b. Supply refrigerant, HFC-134a (R134a).

Standard: 490 ± 30 g (17.28 ± 1.06 oz.)

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3. WARM UP ENGINE
4. INSPECT LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
a. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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