T-SB-0083-13

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Technical Service Bulletin
July 11, 2013
T-SB-0083-13
A/C System Diagnosis After Component Failure
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market
Toyota Supports ~
ASE Certification ~
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2010 - 2014
4Runner, Avalon,
Avalon HV, Camry,
Camry HV, Corolla, FJ
Cruiser, Highlander,
Highlander HV, Land
Cruiser, Matrix, Prius,
Prius C, Prius PHV,
Prius V, RAV4, RAV4
EV, Sequoia, Sienna,
Tacoma, Tundra,
Venza, Yaris
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning
system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair
procedures and parts.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
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Repair Procedure
1. After all proper service procedures have been followed, check for potential contamination by
disassembling the system in the following locations:
A. Check the A/C compressor for debris.
• If NO debris is found in the inlet or outlet lines, go to step 3 and replace Parts Group B.
• If debris is found in BOTH the compressor inlet and outlet lines at the A/C compressor,
go to step 2 and replace Parts Group A.
• If debris is found only in the compressor outlet go to step 1B.
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Repair Proced~re (Continued)
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Remove the receiver/drier filter and check for debris.
If debris is NOT found, go to step 4 and replace Parts Group C.
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• If debris IS found, go to step 1C.
C. Remove the expansion valve and check for debris.
• If NO debris is present, go to step 5 and replace Parts Group D.
• If debris IS present, go to step 2 and replace Parts Group A.
2. Replace the following A/C system components (Parts Group A):
• Compressor
• Evaporator
• Condenser
• Expansion Valve
• All A/C Lines
3. Replace the A/C Compressor (Parts Group B).
4. Replace the following A/C system components (Parts Group C):
• Compressor
i • Discharge Hose
• Condenser
5.i Replace the following A/C system components (Parts Group D):
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• Condenser
• Discharge Hose
• High Side Hose
• Compressor
6. After the repair has been completed, using the vehicle specific Repair Manual, verify the A/C
: system operates properly.
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