ELECTRICAL

EL004-03
Title:
A/C PERFORMAHCE & DURABlhlTY
Technical Service lMPROVEMEHT
BULLETIN Models:

March 21, 2003 ’02 – ’03 Camry

Introduction 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 in–line thermistor resistor harness is
now available to correct this concern.

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Applicable 2002 – 2003 model year Camry vehicles produced before the VINs shown below.
Vehicles

Production PLANT STARTING VIN

Change
Information JTDBE3#K#30187351
TMC
JTDBE3#K#30118354
4T1BF3#K#3U040018
4T1BF3#K#3U547049
TMMK
4T1BE3#K#3U146151
4T1BE3#K#3U668355

Parts PREVIOUS CURRENT PART

PART NAME ENGINE MODEL QTY
Information PART NUMBER NUMBER
88648–33120*1 Air Conditioner Wire – 1
88320–33160 TMC V6
88320–48080 TMC L4
Compressor Assembly 1
88320–07090 TMMK V6
N/A 88320–06080 TMMK L4
88410–33120 TMC V6
88410–42040 TMC L4
Magnetic Clutch 1
88410–33120 TMMK V6
88410–42040 TMMK L4
*1 Air Conditioner Wire 88648–33120 includes a wire with register, a silencer sheet and a clamp band.

Warranty OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

Information
AC2004 A/C Wire Installation 0.5 87 99
88501–07020
AC2005 Compressor With Magnetic Clutch 1.8 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 vehicle’s
in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.

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Repair 1. Compressor and Magnetic Clutch On–Vehicle Inspection.

Procedure
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:
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V6 engine: page 55–50
L4 engine: page 55–57
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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 sub–assembly No. 1, glove
compartment door pad,
instrument panel sub–assembly
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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Repair C. Disconnect the connectors and

Procedure install the air conditioner wire.
(Continued)

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 sub–
assembly lower, glove
compartment door pad, and
instrument panel under cover
sub–assembly No. 1.

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