Suzuki Canvas SQ416 Service Manual page 15

1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
1. Lower stay
2. Bolt
1. Compressor delivery hose
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
CHECK AND SUPPLEMENT OF REFRIGERANT
To check if refrigerant is properly charged or not, perform "COR-
RECTIVE MEASURES FOR MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS" in this
section.
As a result, if adjustment a proper amount of refrigerant is neces-
sary for refrigerant system.
Charge a proper amount of refrigerant to refrigerant system accord-
ing to charging procedure described in recovery, evacuation and
charging.
NOTE:
Do not perform an additional refrigerant charging to A/C sys-
tem. This cause it to overcharge.
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Check a) condenser fins for blockage, b) condenser fittings for leak-
age, and c) condenser fins for damage.
Clogged condenser fins should be washed with water, and should
be dried with compressed air.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin is
bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of pliers. If any
leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair or replace con-
denser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and
the same amount added to the system.
3) Remove front bumper assembly and lower stay (Refer to Sec-
tion 9 "BODY SERVICE").
4) Disconnect compressor delivery hose from condenser inlet fit-
tings.
NOTE:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust do not enter con-
denser.