A/C - Insufficient Cabin Cooling

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AC004-04

May 20, 2004

Title:
POOR PERFORMANCE OF A/C SYSTEM

Models:
'01 - '04 Sequoia & '00 - '04 Tundra

May 20, 2004

Introduction
Some Sequoia and Tundra vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioning system does not sufficiently cool the cabin. Adjustment of the water control valve is necessary to correct the condition.

Applicable
^ 2001 - 2004 model year Sequoia vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Vehicles Change Effective VINs shown below.

^ 2000 - 2004 model year Tundra vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure





1. Turn the temperature control knob to the full cold position.





2. Inspect the clearance between the water control valve lever and the lever stop.

If the lever does not contact the lever stop, proceed to step 3.





3. If the lever does not contact the lever stop:

A. Disengage the cable retaining clip.

B. Pull up on the cable sheath until the water control valve lever contacts the lever stop.

C. Re-fasten the cable retaining clip.





4. Cycle the temperature control knob several times and confirm proper water control valve adjustment.