Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 41

AC0AA–01

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AIR CONDITIONING

CONDENSER

AC–47

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page

AC–46

).

AC0AB–02

N21063

AC–48

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AIR CONDITIONING

EVAPORATOR

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

EVAPORATOR

REMOVAL

1.

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.

Specified amount: 800

±

50 g (28.22

±

1.76 oz.)

2.

REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
(See page

AC–29

)

3.

DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBE

Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect both
tubes.

Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O–rings with compressor oil and install the
tubes.

N21091

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AIR CONDITIONING

EVAPORATOR

AC–49

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

4.

REMOVE EVAPORATOR

(a)

Disconnect the connector.

(b)

Remove the screw and pull out the evaporator temp. sen-
sor.

(c)

Remove the 5 screws and evaporator cover.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the evaporator cover.
(d)

Pull out the evaporator.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.

Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND–OIL 8 or equivalent

AC0AD–01

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AIR CONDITIONING

EVAPORATOR

AC–51

1608

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page

AC–48

).