Removal and Installation

REAR A/C UNIT

REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "Perform Lubricant Return Operation" Perform Lubricant Return Operation.
2.Drain engine coolant from cooling system. Refer to "Perform Lubricant Return Operation" Perform Lubricant Return Operation.
3.Remove rear ventilator duct upper. Refer to "REAR VENTILATOR DUCT UPPER : Removal and Installation" Rear Ventilator Duct Upper.
4.Remove rear ventilator duct lower. Refer to "REAR VENTILATOR DUCT LOWER : Removal and Installation" Rear Ventilator Duct Lower.
5.Remove mounting bolt, and then disconnect rear cooler unit pipe assembly from rear cooler pipe assembly.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6.Remove clamps, and then disconnect rear heater pipe from rear cooler pipe assembly.
7.Remove jack from the vehicle.
8.Remove mounting bolts and nuts, and then remove rear A/C unit assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to "Leak Test" Leak Test.