RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
COOLING UNIT REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION HINT: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
See: Service and Repair/Discharging & Evacuating System
See: Service and Repair/Charging the System
See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Leakage of Refrigerant
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specific amount:
700 ± 50g (24.89 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
3. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE AND LIQUID TUBE
Remove the 2 nuts and both tubes.
Torque:
Liquid tube: 14 N.m (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb)
Suction hose: 32 N.m (330 kg.cm, 24 ft.lb)
REMOVAL NOTE: Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-ring with compressor oil and install the tubes.
4. REMOVE COOLING UNIT
a. Using a knife. cut off the reinforcement of glove compartment.
INSTALLATION HINT: Install the glove compartment door reinforcement (supply parts), instead of cutting reinforcement.
b. Disconnect the connectors.
c. Remove the 3 screws, 3 nuts and cooling unit.
COOLING UNIT INSTALLATION