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Removal and Installation

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

Air Conditioning Unit (Part 1):




Air Conditioning Unit (Part 2):






REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

HINT: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.




3. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION HOSE FROM A/C UNIT
Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect the both tubes.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.




4. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RADIATOR PIPES
a. Grips the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose.
b. Disconnect the water hose.

5. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Cooler No.1 grommet
b. Heater pipe grommet
c. Drain hose grommet
d. Instrument panel and reinforcement
e. Blower unit




6. REMOVE 3 AIR DUCTS
a. Remove the 2 screws and center air duct.
b. Slide the floor carpet backward.
c. Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and air ducts LH, RH.




7. REMOVE A/C UNIT
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the wire harness set nut.
c. Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
d. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and A/C unit.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.