Section 357 (HVAC - General Servicing): Specifications

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Specifications
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SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type (1)
Compressor Belt Tension (2)
Compressor Oil Capacity (3) (1)
Condenser Oil Capacity (3) 1.4 ozs.
Evaporator Oil Capacity (3) 1.4 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity
With Only Front A/C System 24.7-28.2 ozs
With Front & Rear A/C Systems 35.3-38.8 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
With Only Front A/C System
High Side 228-256 psi (16-18 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 21-36 psi (1.5-2.5 kg/cm2 )
With Front & Rear A/C Systems
High Side 270-299 psi (19-21 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 36-50 psi (2.5-3.5 kg/cm2 )
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Adjustment is not required. Belt must be replaced if arrow mark on automatic belt tensioner is not within area "A". See Fig 1.
(3) Use ND-OIL 8 refrigerant oil or equivalent.
(4) With ambient temperature at 86-95Β°F (30-35Β°C) at air inlet with switch in RECIRC position, engine at 2000 RPM, blower switch in HI position and temperature control dial in COOL position.
Fig 1: Locating Arrow Mark On Automatic Belt Tensioner
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