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- remove screws retaining connecting lines

to condenser and evaporator from dehy-
drating filter, then remove filter.

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NOTE Seal fittings of pipes disconnected from dehydrating filter with watertight plugs to
prevent the new filter absorbing moisture that could impair its efficiency.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RELAY

Air conditioning system relays are located

against the rear wall of the engine bay on a
bracket. Remove protective cover by undoing
retaining screws shown in figure to gain ac-
cess to relays.

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1. Air conditioner compressor activation relay

2. Engine radiator cooling fan 1 st speed relay
3. Engine radiator cooling fan 2nd speed relay

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LINE CONNECTING AIR CONDITIONER

TO CONDENSER
To replace line (A) that connects compressor
(1) to condenser, after drarning air condi-
tioning system carry out the following opera-
tions:
1. Remove screw retaining cylindrical shank
of fitting on one end of pipe (A) into out-
let duct of compressor (1).
2. Remove screw retaining support bracket
for line (A).
3-4. Remove resonator and remove screw
(2) retaining fitting (4) located at the
other end of pipe (A) to the front of
condenser (3); then remove pipe from
engine bay
If the above two parts are not connected im-
mediately with a new pipe seal condenser
inlet and outlet ducts using watertight
plugs in order to eliminate moisture.

NOTE In case of 0 - ring replacement, use

only green rings that are resistent to
R 134 A coolant

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LINE CONNECTING CONDENSER TO DE-

HYDRATING FILTER

To replace pipe (B) that connects dehydrating

filter (1) to condenser (2), drain air condition-
ing system and proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew screw (3) retaining fitting at one
end of line to condenser (2).
2. Unscrew screw (4) retaining fitting at
other end of line (B) to dehydrating filter.
If this operation is difficult, remove dehy-
drating filter bracket bolt before removing
the line.
If the above two parts are not connected im-
mediately with a new-pipe seal filter and
condenser ducts using watertight
plugs in order to eliminate moisture.
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LINES CONNECTING DEHYDRATING

FILTER TO LINE CONNECTED TO EXPAN-
SION VALVE

To replace the pipe (C) that connects dehy-

drating filter to pipe connected to expansion
valve, proceed as follows after draining the
air conditioning system:
3. Unscrew fitting (1) at end of line (C),
which joins line to line connected to ex-
pansion valve.
4. Unscrew screw (2) fastening fitting at
other end of line (C) to dehydrating filter.

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3 --' 1 Unscrew nut (3) joining the two plates

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/ (upper and lower, arrowed) retaining lines

'- \\ (C and D). Remove car alarm, battery and

battery cradle to gain access to the two
plates as described in this section for con-
denserremoval.
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LINE CONNECTINGEVAPORATORTO
COMPRESSOR
fa: '>""" Pipe (0) connecting evaporator outlet duct
/""'" to compressor side inlet duct consists of two

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parts joined by a fitting.
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2. To replace first section of pipe (0), drain
air conditioning system and unscrew fit-
ting (1) joining pipe to line connected to
evaporator outlet duct.
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3. Unscrew nut (2) retaining fitting joining
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both sections of pipe between evaporator
4 and compressor. To facilitate the opera-
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tion, remove the car alarm, b.ttery and

~ battery holder as described for condenser
removal in this section.
4. To replace second pipe section (0), drain
~ air conditioning system and unscrew
screw retaining fitting at end of compres-
sor line. Then unscrew fitting joining pipe
to first section of pipe (0).
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NOTE Seal any disconnectedpipe endings with watertight plugs and if 0 Rings are changed use on.
Iy green o-rings that are resistant to coolant R 134 A.

RADIATOR AND CONDENSER COOLING FANS

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Arrows indicate points where fan assembly is fastened to radiator

1. Fan supply cable connectors
2. Nuts retaining fan motors to duct assembly
3. Additional resistor for fan low speed
EQUIPMENT USED FOR HANDLING COOLANT IN VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

The Cleaner 134 device (shown in figure) is used to carry out the following operations on a vehicle air
conditioning system:
- test system operation;
- recover coolant in system;
- clean recovered fluid;
- empty and dry system;
- recharge air conditioning system.
1. Pressure gauge assembly
2. Connection hose fitting
3. Connection hose fitting
4. Dispensing cylinder
5. Slot for viewing level of oil sep-
arated from coolant
6. Drain cock for oil separated
from recovered coolant
7. Oil drain fitting
8. Master switch knob
9. Power lead socket

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CONNECTING EQUIPMENT TO VEHICLE AIR

CONDITIONINGSYSTEM

Carry out the following operations in order:

- check that device cocks are closed and electric
control knobs are set to 0 (off);
- connect quick-release fitting (A) of blue hose to
needle valve (1) welded to pipe section that forms
part of pipe connecting compressor to accumula-
tor;
- connect fitting (A) of red hose to needle valve (2)
welded to four-way fitting on first section of pipe
connecting condenser to evaporator.

NOTE
Move ring-nut in-
dicated by arrow
fully up before
connecting fit-
tings to needle
valves

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Detail of top panel of Cleaner 134 device

1. Moisture indicator
2. Function selector
3. Function switch
4. Compressor forcing button and warn-
ing light "BLOCK"
5. Warning light "PUMP"
6. Warning light "LEVELS"
7. Device activated warning light "ON"
8. Low pressure side gauge
9. Low pressure cock
10. Fitting for low pressure end hose
11. Cock "VAC"
12. Liquid gauge
13. Cock "REF"

14. High pressure end hose fitting

15. Fitting for connecting vehicle system oil filling device
16. High pressure cock 17. High pressure end pressure gauge
18. Low pressure end hose 19. High pressure end hose

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TABLE SHOWING POSITION OF COCKS AND ELECTRICAL PARTS DURING EACH OPERATION

KNOB FUNCTION
COCK COCK COCK COCK
FUNCTION SELECTOR
OPERATION LOW (9) VAC (11) REF (13) HIGH (16)
SELECTOR (2) KNOB (3)

[A] open closed open open position 1

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ill] closed closed open open position 1 position 2

[ill closed closed open open position 1 position 2

[I] closed closed open open position 1 position 1

[E] closed closed closed closed position 1 position 3

[AJ Recoveringand recycling coolant

~ Draining and drying vehicle system
[Q] Charging vehicle air conditioning system
[Q] Transferringcoolant from dispensing cylinder to a cannister
[IJ Transferring coolant from cannister to equipment dispensing cylinder
[E] Replacing vehicle filters
The table contents summarise the instructions given on the labels applied centrally to the top of the de-
vice.

For operations listed previously,consult table and note the points listed for each in the following text.
Consult device manual for further information.

RECOVERING AND RECYCLING COOLANT FROM VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Before recoveringcoolant from vehicle air conditioning system,check that device dispensing cylinder
contains only a small amount of coolant. Then run vehicle engine with air conditioning systemactivated
for 10-15 minutes.
This precaution prevents the device dispensing cylinder filling completely and automatic interruption of
the operation with transfer of excess coolant to a cannister. A maximum amount of coolant may be re-
covered from the vehicle system under these circumstances.
When coolant pressureat the device low pressureintake reachesa level of - 0.2 bar, a pressureswitch
automatically interruptsoperation and «BLOCK»warning light (14) comeson. An acoustic signal indi-
cates that the recoveryoperation is complete

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When the signal sounds, leave the device connected to the vehicle
systemand working for another 10 minutesso that any pocketsof low
pressurecoolant in the vehicle systemcan absorb heat in order to in-
creasepressureand be recovered.

To reduce waiting times associatedwith the last operation described

above, recovery of residual coolant may be forced by pressing button
(14). This operates the device compressor and checks vacuum level
reading on blue low-pressure gauge.

At the end of the above operation, oil separated from the recovered
coolant by the distillation unit may be observed by consulting level
gauge (A) and drained off through fitting (8) after opening cock (C).

The same amount of clean antifreeze may be added to the vehicle sys-
tem if necessary to make up the amount taken up by the device with
the coolant.
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DRAINING AND DRYING VEHICLE AIR CONDITION-

ING SYSTEM
Before draining and drying the system, check that the de-
vice vacuum pump contains the specified amount of un-
contaminated oil by carrying out the following operations:

run pump by turning function selector lever to position 2.

After checking oil level in indicator window (1) partly
unscrew ballast (2) to bleed off any uncondensed gas that
could contaminate the oil and cause serious damage to
the pump;

- after 5 minutes of operation, check that level of oil comes

just over half way up indicator window (1) and no impu-
rities can be seen on the surface;

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The oil level in the warm vacuum pump should not be higher or lower than the extreme levels shown on
the indicator window (1, lower figure on previous page). If too high, the pump will be overfilled with oil
and overheat so that it performs inefficiently. If too low, insufficient lubrication could lead to the danger
of seizure.
Vacuum pump operation is indicated by «PUMP» warning light coming on. When left hand pressure/-
vacuum gauge (low pressure side) indicates a vacuum reading, close VAC cock and turn function selec-
tor knob to O.

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During the next 5 minutes check vehicle system seal by

ensuringvacuum reading on left-hand pressure/vacuum
gauge or an electronic vacuum gauge (connected to fit-
ting 1) does not drop and no leaks are noted. Continue
with interrupted operation until above pressure gauge
shows a vacuum reading of 10 mbar.

View of parts used to connect electron-

ic vacuum gauge
1. Fitting 2. Electrical power point
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CHARGING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Before charging vehicle air conditioning system, check that level of coolant in device dispensing cylin-
der corresponds to an amount much greater than the amount to be added to the system because the de-
vice goes off automatically when the minimum level is reached.
Add 70 grams to the amount of fluid specified for the system because this represents the amount left in
the connection lines when these are disconnected from the system needle valves.
If the system cannot be charged fully because pressure in system is at the same level as the pressure in
the dispensing cylinder, close HIGH cock, start vehicle engine, activate air conditioning system (fan set
to maximum cooling and top speed), slowly open LOW cock and reclose together with REF cock when
system charging is complete.

TRANSFERRING COOLANT FROM DEVICE DISPENSING CYLINDER TO A CONTAINER

Before beginning transfer, ensure that recipient is approved for pressures up to 35 bar and set up a vacuum
inside (at least -0.1 bar)
Use only the red hose for the transfer operation (high pressure side) and connect to recipient service
valve. Note that recipient must be filled solely with an amount equivalent to less than 80% of its volume.

TRANSFERRING COOLANT FROM CANNISTER TO EQUIPMENT DISPENSING CYLINDER

If this operation becomes necessary while charging the vehicle air conditioning system, first empty the
system and recover all the coolant added.

CHECKING PRESSURES IN VEHICLE SYSTEM

Pressure values can be read directly off the two device gauges (blue low pressure and red high pressure)
after connecting the two device hoses to the system.

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MOISTURE INDICATOR AND FILTER REPLACEMENT

According to the colour assumed, moisture indica-

tor (1) records the amount of moisture present in
the liquid coolant after flowing through the first
three device filters.
Colours indicating percentage moisture levels for
given temperatures are shown in the table below

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When the central disc is light blue, the coolant is in good condition. When the colour becomes darker
blue, the filters are still in good condition and the coolant contains an acceptable level of moisture.
When the colour begins to lose its bluish shade and becomes purple, replace the filters.
The filters must be replaced at the end of the operation in progress even if the central disc has become
red. This is possible because the safety filter ensures an acceptable level of coolant cleanliness is main-
tained (third filter station).
To estimate the temperature of coolant in the moisture indicator, rest the thumb of one hand on the clear
part and use the colour scale given in the foll.owing table for the relevant temperature according to the
sensation felt:

Maximum acceptablemoisture level in coolant is 15 parts per million

The device automatically empties the part of the system connected to the filters for replacement and
when a vacuum of - 0.2 bar is set up in the compressor inlet line, a pressure switch stops the compressor
and simultaneously lights up the «BLOCK» warning light while turning on an acoustic signal;
When filters are removed for replacement, check that they are under a slight vacuum. If this is not the
case, the device system may not be working properly.
After replacing the filters, connect device to a cannister of R 134 A or a vehicle air conditioning system
and perform a recovery and cleaning cycle in order to eliminate air and moisture from the system.

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SETTING PRESSURES FOR THREE-STAGE PRESSURE SWITCH

LEAD CIRCUIT FUNCTION

LEVEL COLOURE
SETTING LEVELS (in bar)
STATUS

Interrupting compressor
2.45 :I:: 0.25 (2.2 - 2.7) pulley electromagnetic
Open coupling supply circuit
through Nippodenso
ECU
Green
15t
Blue

Activating compressor
2.6 :i: 0.34 (2.26 - 2.94) Closed pulley electromagnetic
coupling supply circuit
through Nippodenso
ECU

Activating radiator and

condenser cooling fan
15.2:i: 0.98 (14.22 - 16.18) Closed supply circuits through
i.e. ECU
Black
2nd White
Black Deativating part of radia-
11.28 oJ:: 0.98 (10.3 - 12.26) tor and condenser cool-
differential 3.92 oJ::0.98
Open ing fan supply circuit
through i.e. ECU

Interrupting compressor
28 -3/+2 (25 - 30) pulley electromagnetic
Open coupling supply circuit
through Nippodenso
ECU
Green
3rd
Blue
Activating compressor
22 -3/+2 (19 - 24) Closed pulley electromagnetic
differential 6 :J::2 coupling supply circuit
through Nippodenso
ECU

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COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Amount of coolant R 134 A to charge system 0.600 Kg

SPECIFICATIONS OF EXTRA RESISTOR WITH FUSE FOR RADIATOR AND CONDENSER FANS

Resistancevalue 0.3:!:0.03 0 (0.27 -0.330)

Thermal fuse temperature setting 184°+0j-4°C 180°-184°C)

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