A/C only blowing out of passenger side?

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Correct. It will have to be evacuated before replacing the part, and then again once the part is on to remove any particulate and moisture.

Alright good. Glad I ordered a replacement then.

Hoping I can get the replacement line in a couple of weeks because August is going to be hot.

[devinlamothe]

One more thing: I'm looking at the part numbers for the line and I see the following:

88706A TUBE SUB-ASSY, LIQUID, A
88706‑52440 AIR CONDITIONER-MANUAL(B/RESI COMP/VARI) 1 $489.67
88706‑52450 AIR CONDITIONER-DEALER KIT 1 $427.83

What's the difference? I think 88706‑52440 is the correct part but I just want to be sure before I order it.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

One more thing: I'm looking at the part numbers for the line and I see the following:

88706A TUBE SUB-ASSY, LIQUID, A
88706‑52440 AIR CONDITIONER-MANUAL(B/RESI COMP/VARI) 1 $489.67
88706‑52450 AIR CONDITIONER-DEALER KIT 1 $427.83

What's the difference? I think 88706‑52440 is the correct part but I just want to be sure before I order it.

I saw that as well in the EPC. I am not sure what exactly the difference is. If you PM me your VIN, I can see which ones shows up relative to your VIN.

[CTScott]

OK - From your VIN, just the 88706‑52440 part number is highlighted in green, indicating that it is the part used on your car.

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by CTScott

OK - From your VIN, just the 88706‑52440 part number is highlighted in green, indicating that it is the part used on your car.

Sweet thanks, that is the one I order then.

[devinlamothe]

Haha so I brought it back to the dealership for S&G and they said it was going to be $558 for the part and $336 for the labour. Plus when I asked about the dryer unit they said they wouldn't replace it ... NO THANKS!

I ended up getting the parts for just over $200CAD and will do the install myself. Also, Toyota will do the evac/refill for $100 with no charge on the freon since my system is still considered "full."

[devinlamothe]

Just an update:

Removed the old AC line today and installed the new one. What a B*** to take out and install LOL. The easiest way is to remove the passenger headlamp, take off the front bumper cover, and also there is a meaningless metal support strap on the LOW pressure line that you have to remove before you can get it back on without bending the crap out of the line.

I took my time and it was roughly 1h:30 minutes, FAR from the 3h:30 the dealership quoted me (they said it would take me 5 hours since I wasn't pro).

Can't wait to see the look on their faces tomorrow when I get it recharged.

PS: I hope nothing leaks tomorrow otherwise I will be right embarrassed lol.

PPS: I didn't replace the receiver/dryer on my car since for some reason it is different than what the repair manual states. It says that the top and bottom have a 10mm hex removal point but mine was an entirely self contained unit with no way of removing it unless I replaced the entire condenser. I had someone else look at it and they said most likely it would be fine. So now I have an extra receiver/drier desiccant bag with no use.