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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2003MATRIX XRS 2WD L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGREFRIGERANTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 2WD L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE)
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.
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)
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.)
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080), 07117-48130, 07117-48140
3. WARM UP ENGINE
4. INSPECT LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
a. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of 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.
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)
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.)
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080), 07117-48130, 07117-48140
3. WARM UP ENGINE
4. INSPECT LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
a. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.