Manual Air Conditioning

HEATING AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

HEATING AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation












REMOVAL

1.Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "Recycle Refrigerant" Recycle Refrigerant.
2.Drain the cooling system. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" Service and Repair.
3.Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
4.Remove the steering column. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
5.Remove the strut tower brace. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Disconnect the low-pressure pipe from the expansion valve.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7.Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the expansion valve.
8.Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core pipes.





9.Remove the steering member cover (A) and bolt (B).
NOTE:
The steering member cover (A) and bolt (B) can be found near the cowl area in the engine compartment.
10.Remove the remaining steering member bolts.
11.Disconnect the harness connectors from the heating and cooling unit assembly and steering member.
12.Remove the heating and cooling unit assembly and steering member as one assembly from the vehicle.
13.Separate the heating and cooling unit assembly from the steering member.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to "Leak Test" Leak Test.