Home Vehicle Interior Heating/Air Conditioning FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000017ZP00XX
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


(a) Install the air conditioning unit with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf)

2. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING HOSE AND ACCESSORY (w/ Cool Box)


(a) Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the air conditioning hose and accessory.

Compressor oil:

ND-OIL 8 or equivalent


(b) Install the air conditioning hose and accessory with the piping clamp.

NOTICE:

After connection, check the claw engagement of the piping clamp.

(c) Install the bolt.

Torque: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf)

3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the instrument panel reinforcement.

(1) Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 7 bolts and screw.

Torque: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf)

Torque: 6.0 N·m (61 kgf·cm, 53 in·lbf)

(2) for Passenger Side:

Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, install the 2 collars.

Torque: 18 N·m (184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

(3) for Passenger Side:

Using a T40 "TORX" socket, install the 2 "TORX" bolts.

Torque: 18 N·m (184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

(4) for Passenger Side:

Install the 2 caps.

(5) for Driver Side:

Install the 3 bolts.

Torque: 18 N·m (184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

(6) for Driver Side:

Install the 3 caps.



(b) Attach the clamps to the wire harness and connect the connectors.



4. INSTALL HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.

(b) Install the 3 clips.



5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering column STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570) .

6. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY



(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the duct.

(b) Install the clip.

7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the instrument panel INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570) .

8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET

(a) Install the front wiper motor and bracket WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570) .

9. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE AND HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE



(a) Connect the 2 heater water hoses.

(b) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

10. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tubes.

(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and the fitting surface of the air conditioning tube assembly.

Compressor oil:

ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

(c) Install the 2 O-rings to the air conditioning tube assembly.

(d) Connect the air conditioning tube assembly.

(e) Attach the plate as shown in the illustration and install the bolt.

Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 47 in·lbf)

11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

12. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check the SRS warning light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: CHECK MODE PROCEDURE (2008 LX570) .

13. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Add engine coolant 3UR-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+ .

14. CHARGE REFRIGERANT HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

15. WARM UP ENGINE HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

16. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK 3UR-FE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

17. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK

(a) Check for refrigerant gas leak HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+ .

18. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

19. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

20. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

21. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE FUEL: FUEL INJECTOR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

22. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

23. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+