HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf)): REPLACEMENT; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001FANJ
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf)): REPLACEMENT; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

(a) Start the engine.

(b) Operate the compressor under the following conditions:

Item	Condition
Operating time	3 minutes or more
Temperature setting	Max cold
Blower speed	High
Engine	Idling
A/C switch	On

This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the compressor.

HINT:

It is not necessary to operate the compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.

(d) Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

HINT:

Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

2. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

HINT:

Charge the system with refrigerant in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

(a) Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump or appropriate equipment.

NOTICE:

Be sure to use a refrigerant recovery unit that is compatible with HFO-1234yf (R1234yf) systems.

(b) Charge the air conditioning system with refrigerant.

Refrigerant Type:

HFO-1234yf (R1234yf)

*a	Standard Charge Amount	*b	Mean Value in Proper Range
*c	Overcharged	*d	High Pressure
*e	Sub-cool System	*f	Refrigerant Amount
*g	+/-30 g (+/-1.05 oz)	-	-

Standard Charge Amount:

520 to 580 g (18.4 to 20.4 oz)

NOTICE:

Do not turn the A/C switch on before charging the air conditioning system with refrigerant. Doing so may cause the compressor to operate without refrigerant, resulting in overheating of the compressor.
The refrigerant amount should be checked by quantity (weight).
The graph above is shown for reference only.

HINT:

Ensure that sufficient refrigerant is available to recharge the system when using a refrigerant recovery unit. Refrigerant recovery units are not always able to recover 100% of the refrigerant from an air conditioning system.

3. WARM UP ENGINE

(a) Warm up the compressor under the following conditions.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the compressor, be sure to warm up the compressor when turning the air conditioning on after removing and installing any air conditioning system lines (including the compressor).

Item	Condition
Operating time	1 minute or more
Temperature setting	Max cold
Blower speed	High
Engine speed	2000 rpm or less
A/C switch	On

4. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

(a) After recharging the air conditioning system with refrigerant, inspect for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector.

HINT:

Be sure to use a gas leak detector that is compatible with HFO-1234yf (R1234yf) systems.

(b) Carry out the test under the following conditions:

Turn the ignition switch off.
Ensure good ventilation (the gas leak detector may react to volatile gases which are not refrigerant, such as gasoline vapor and exhaust gas).
Repeat the inspection 2 or 3 times.
Measure the pressure to make sure that there is some refrigerant remaining in the air conditioning system.
Pressure when the compressor is off: approximately 392 to 588 kPa (3.9 to 5.9 kgf/cm², 57 to 85 psi)

*a	Inspect for Leak
*b	Gas Leak Detector

(d) Bring the gas leak detector close to the drain cooler hose with the detector power off, and then turn the detector on.

HINT:

After the blower motor has stopped, leave the cooling unit for more than 15 minutes.
Bring the gas leak detector sensor under the drain cooler hose.
When bringing the gas leak detector close to the drain cooler hose, make sure that the gas leak detector does not react to volatile gases. If it is not possible to avoid interference from volatile gases, the vehicle should be lifted up to allow checking for leaks.

*1	Drain Cooler Hose
*a	Gas Leak Detector

(e) If a refrigerant leak is not detected from the drain cooler hose, remove the blower motor from the cooling unit. Insert the gas leak detector sensor into the unit and check for leaks.

(f) Disconnect the pressure sensor connector and leave it for approximately 20 minutes. Bring the gas leak detector close to the pressure sensor and check for leaks.

HINT:

When checking for leaks, the presence of oily dirt at a joint can indicate a leak.