Removal and Replacement

A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. Refrigerant Charging

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Remove the following parts:
a. Console Removal and Replacement

b. Ashtray

c. Glove compartment Service and Repair

d. Side panel Side Panel Removal/Installation

e. Lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation

f. Column cover Service and Repair

g. Center panel unit Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation

h. Steering shaft installation nuts Service and Repair

i. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

j. A/C amplifier Full-Auto Air Conditioner Manual Air Conditioner

k. TCM (AT) Service and Repair

l. Auto light/wiper control module Service and Repair

m. Door lock control module Service and Repair

n. Dashboard Dashboard Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

5. Remove the A/C unit as shown in the figure.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.






7. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection

8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

A/C Unit Installation Note

1. When installing a new A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental amount (approx. quantity)
- 20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}