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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycling station...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:

  • Do no...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Toyota Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Oil Charge -> 3.2 CL -> 3.2 TL -> 3.5 RL -> 4Runner -> Accent -> Accord -> Acura -> Audi -> Avalon -> B-Series Pickup & Tribute -> BMW -> Cabrio, Golf, GTI & Jetta -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica & Echo -> Civic -> Corolla -> Diamante -> Eclipse -> Elantra & Tiburon -> Endeavor & Montero -> ES300 & ES330 -> Forester & Legacy -> Galant -> GS300 & GS430 -> GX470 & LX470 -> Honda -> Hyundai -> Impreza -> Infiniti -> IS300, LS430, RX300, RX330 & SC430 -> Isuzu -> Jaguar -> Kia -> Lancer -> Land Cruiser -> Land Rover -> Lexus -> Mazda -> Mazda3 & Protege -> Mazda6 -> MDX -> Mercedes-Benz -> Miata -> Mitsubishi -> Montero Sport & Outlander -> MPV -> MR2, Highlander & Sequoia -> New Beetle -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Nissan -> Odyssey -> Outback -> Passat -> Porsche -> RAV4 -> RSX -> S2000 -> Saab -> Sanden Compressor -> Santa Fe & Sonata -> Sienna & Tacoma -> Subaru -> Suzuki -> Toyota -> Tundra -> Volkswagen -> Volvo -> XG350
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

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When replacing compressor, drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 7.0 oz.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil: front evaporator, 1.3 oz.; rear evaporator, 1.0 oz.; condenser, 1.2 oz.; line ...

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