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Rear A/C Unit: Inspection

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  1. Inspect evaporator  :
      CAUTION: Never use water to clean the evaporator.
    1. Check evaporator fins for blockage.

      If the fins are clogged, clean them with compressed air.

    2. Check fitting for cracks or scratches.

      If necessary, repair or replace.

  2. Inspect heater radiator  :

    Inspect fins for blockage.

    If the fins are clogged, clean them with compressed air.

  3. Inspect  water valve servomotor circuit  . 
  4. Inspect air outlet servomotor operation  :
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 8. See Fig 1.
    2. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to each terminal and check that the shaft rotates at each position, as shown in the illustration. See Fig 2.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Outlet Terminal Positions
    G01127837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Charting Air Outlet Terminal Positions
    G01127836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002