AIR CONDITIONING UNIT > REMOVAL |
| 1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
Start up the engine.
A/C switch is ON.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.
Stop the engine.
Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
| 3. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning) |
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Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction tube.
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Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube.
| 4. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning) |
| 5. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to detach the water hose.
| 6. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B |
| 7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER |
Remove instrument panel sub-assembly upper (Click here).
| 8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER |
Remove instrument panel sub-assembly lower (Click here).
| 9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
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Remove the clip and duct.
| 10. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
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Detach the 3 claws and remove the duct.
| 11. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
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Detach the 4 claws and remove the duct.
| 12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts, 2 clamps and instrument panel brace.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel junction block.
| 13. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding w/ coupling yoke.
| 14. REMOVE ECM |
| 15. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT |
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 16. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT |
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 17. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT |
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 18. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning) |
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Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.
| 19. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE |
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Remove the drain hose.
| 20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT |
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Disconnect the connector, 2 clamps and wire harness.
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w/o PTC heater:
Disconnect the connector, 2 clamps and wire harness.
w/ PTC heater:
Disconnect the connector, 3 clamps and wire harness.
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Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ground wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.
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Remove the grommet from the vehicle body.
Release the 12 clamps.
Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the 3 bolts.

Remove the 7 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.

| 21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the bolt, nut and A/C unit.