SECTION 2A - AIR CONDITIONING

IMPORTANT:

Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section

00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1. GENERAL I NFORMATI O N

Air conditioning for VU Series Models carry over from VX Series Models with minor changes to ducting to suit the

utility cabin.

Cabin ventilation ins er ts are pr ovided beneath the rear c ompartment tonneau floor to allow the eff ic ient flow through

of air entering the cabin via the air conditioning and ventilation systems. Flow through air enters the inserts from

behind the passenger seat and exits beneath the vehicle.

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2. DESCRIPTI O N AND OPERATION

For information relating to the description and operation of the heating and air conditioning system fitted to VU

Series Models not c overed in this Sec tion, refer to Section 2A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DESCRIPTION

AND OPERATION in the VT Series I and VT Series II Service Information.

3. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

3.1 VENTILATION INSERT

REMOVE

1. If fitted, remove the LPG cylinder and mounting hardware, refer to Section 8A2 - LPG SYTEM.

2. Remove the load c ompar tment f ront tonneau floor ref er to 2.4 FRONT TONNEAU FLOOR, Section 1A4 LOAD

COMPARTMENT AND ENDGATE.

3. Firmly grasp the ventilation insert, and c arefully work the lower edge up and away from the body bac k panel to

disengage the ventilation insert locking tabs.

NOTE: The locking tabs on the ventilation insert are extremely difficult to disengage. Damage to the ventilation

insert may be difficult to avoid during the removal process.

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1. Ventilation insert (3 places) 2. Locking tabs (2 places

per insert) 3. Lower seat back panel

REINSTALL

Reverse removal operations.

For inf orm ation relating to the r em oval and installation of the heating and air conditioning s ystem f itted to VU Series

Models not covered in this Section, refer to Section 2B HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION in the VT Series I and VT Series II Service Information.

4. SERVICI NG AND DIAGNOSIS

For inform ation relating to the servic ing and diagnos is of the heating and air conditioning s ys tem fitted to VU Ser ies

Models not covered in this Section, refer to Section 2C HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING AND

DIAGNOSIS in the VT Series I and VT Series II Service Information.

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5. TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS

Front Tonneau Floor Attaching Screws ................................ 1 - 3