Features of the heating system The car is equipped with a liquid-type cabin heater. The heater radiator is connected to the engine cooling system by two hoses running in the engine compartment. The radiator is placed in a plastic casing of the...
Features of the air conditioning system The cars are equipped with a compressor-type air conditioning system. The heater units and the air conditioner evaporator are arranged in one block. The air conditioning system controls are located on the panel, which...
Features of the ventilation system The car uses a supply and exhaust ventilation system. Outside air can enter the passenger compartment through the door windows when the windows are down... ...and through the air blower grille located in front of the...
Safety rules for repair and maintenance of air conditioning systems 1. The refrigerant is a chemical compound that requires careful handling to avoid causing harm to health. 2. It is necessary to work in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhaling refrigerant vapors. 3. When performing...
Removing refrigerant from the air conditioning system Before performing work involving depressurization of the air conditioning system, remove the refrigerant from the system. 1. Unscrew the threaded cap of either of the two service valves. Warning. Wear protective glasses...
Replacing sealing rings Warning: Although the O-rings may look the same, only O-rings recommended for air conditioning systems must be used. Otherwise, refrigerant leakage may occur at the connection. Install new O-rings from the air...
Removing and installing the air conditioning compressor 1. Remove refrigerant from the air conditioning system (see « Removing refrigerant from the air conditioning system »). Place the vehicle on an inspection pit. 2. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery....
Replacing the drive pulley bearing The SANDEN compressor pulley is mounted on a double-row ball bearing, which does not require adjustment or lubrication during operation. When pressing out, the bearing is destroyed, so press it out only for replacement....
Replacing the compressor clutch solenoid 1. Bleed the refrigerant from the air conditioning system (see « Removing refrigerant from the air conditioning system ») and remove the compressor (see « Removing and installing the air conditioning compressor »). 2....
Replacing the condenser You will need: pliers, wrench «by 10». 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove refrigerant from the air conditioning system (see « Removing refrigerant from the air conditioning system »). 3....
Replacing the receiver filter element In case of repair or replacement of air conditioning system elements, the filter element (cartridge) must be replaced. Without this, after filling the system, the refrigerant will not dry out and acids may form inside...
Replacing the thermostat valve 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. Remove refrigerant from the air conditioning system (see « Removing refrigerant from the air conditioning system »). 2. Unscrew the two bolts securing the...
Replacing the pressure sensor The sensor is screwed onto the threaded pipe fitting through a shut-off valve, so when removing the sensor for inspection or replacement, there is no need to bleed the refrigerant from the system. 1. Disconnect the wire...
Removing and installing the heater radiator You will need: TORX T20 keys, «on 13». 1. Drain the cooling system (see « Replacing the coolant »). 2. Remove the lower instrument panel trim (see « Removing and installing the instrument panel »). 3. Bend back the edge...