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On-Vehicle Inspection





HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR (for 1AR-FE): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT COMPRESSOR FOR METALLIC SOUND

(a) Check if there are any abnormal metallic sounds from the compressor when the A/C switch is on and the compressor operates.

If any abnormal metallic sound is heard, replace the compressor.

2. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE

HINT
Refrigerant

3. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

(a) Using a halogen leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

If there is any leakage, replace the compressor.

4. INSPECT W/PULLEY COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check operation of compressor.

(1) Start the engine.

(2) Inspect the compressor.





Text in Illustration





OK:

The compressor shaft rotates along with the pulley.

If the result is not as specified, replace the compressor.