ELECTRICAL

EL004-03

Title:

Technical Service BULLETIN

March 21, 2003
Introduction

A/C PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY IMPROVEMENT

Models:

02 03 Camry

Some 2002 2003 model year Camry owners may experience a condition where the blower volume gradually decreases after about 1-1/2 hours of driving. It has been determined that, in hot high humidity conditions, the A/C system evaporator is freezing over, blocking the airflow path. There may be some instances where this condition may affect the A/C compressor and clutch assembly. An inline thermistor resistor harness is now available to correct this concern. S 2002 2003 model year Camry vehicles produced before the VINs shown below.
PLANT STARTING VIN

Applicable Vehicles Production Change Information

TMC

JTDBE3#K#30187351 JTDBE3#K#30118354 4T1BF3#K#3U040018 4T1BF3#K#3U547049 4T1BE3#K#3U146151 4T1BE3#K#3U668355

TMMK

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER

CURRENT PART NUMBER

PART NAME

ENGINE MODEL

QTY

8864833120*1 8832033160 8832048080 8832007090 N/A 8832006080 8841033120 8841042040 8841033120 8841042040

Air Conditioner Wire

TMC V6 TMC L4 TMMK V6 TMMK L4 TMC V6 TMC L4 TMMK V6 TMMK L4

Compressor Assembly

Magnetic Clutch

*1 Air Conditioner Wire 8864833120 includes a wire with register, a silencer sheet and a clamp band. Warranty Information
OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

AC2004 AC2005

A/C Wire Installation Compressor With Magnetic Clutch

0.5 1.8 8850107020 88501 07020

87 99 95 99

Applicable Warranty*: This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicles in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customers specific complaint.
Toyota Supports ASE Certification

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A/C PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY IMPROVEMENT EL004-03 Repair Procedure

March 21, 2003

1. Compressor and Magnetic Clutch OnVehicle Inspection. A. Start the engine. B. Inspect the compressor for a metallic rattle sound. a. Check if there is a metallic rattle sound from the compressor when the A/C switch is on. b. If a metallic rattle sound is heard, replace the compressor assembly. Please follow the instructions in the repair manual for compressor removal and replacement: S V6 engine: page 5550 S L4 engine: page 5557 C. Inspect magnetic clutch condition. a. Check the magnetic clutch for signs of overheating. b. If there are signs of overheating, replace the magnetic clutch.

2. Install Air Conditioner Wire. A. Remove instrument panel under cover subassembly No. 1, glove compartment door pad, instrument panel subassembly lower and heater to foot duct No. 1.

B. Remove the cooler thermistor connector from the blower unit.

NOTE: The cooler thermistor connector is clipped into the hole on the blower unit.

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A/C PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY IMPROVEMENT EL004-03 Repair Procedure (Continued)

March 21, 2003

C. Disconnect the connectors and install the air conditioner wire.

D. Wrap the connector with the silencer sheet.

Silencer Sheet

E. Install the air conditioner wire clamp into the hole on the blower unit.

F. Tie the connector onto the body wire harness with clamp band. G. Install the heater to foot duct No. 1, instrument panel subassembly lower, glove compartment door pad, and instrument panel under cover subassembly No. 1.

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