Removal and Installation

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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

Specified amount: 800 ± 50 g (28.22 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

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




3. DISCONNECT WATER VALVE CONTROL CABLE FROM WATER VALVE

HINT: At the in time of the installation, please refer to the following item.
For installing the control cable, refer to "INSTALLATION" of "WATER VALVE" on page AC-61.

4. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RADIATOR PIPES
a. Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose.
b. Disconnect the water hoses.






HINT: At the time of the installation, please refer to the following items.
- Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as the pipe grommet and install the hose clip.
- Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in the illustration.

5. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Blower unit.
b. Instrument panel and reinforcement.




6. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES
Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect both tubes.

Torque: 10 Nm (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)

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

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




7. REMOVE A/C UNIT
a. Slide the floor carpet backward.
b. Remove the rear heater ducts.
c. Disconnect the connectors.
d. Remove the 2 nuts and A/C unit.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.