Removal
AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
2. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION PIPE
(a) Remove the bolt, slide the plate and disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction pipe.
(b) Remove the O-ring.
NOTICE:
* Do not use any tools in this procedure.
* Keep the system free from moisture or foreign matter.
HINT
Cover the opening of the connectors immediately after disconnecting.
3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
HINT
Use the liquid pipe disconnection procedures for the No. 1 suction pipe.
4. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
(a) Move the clip and then disconnect the outlet hose from the heater unit.
5. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A
(a) Slide the clip, and then disconnect the inlet hose.
6. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT MODE
7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the instrument panel safety pad Removal.
9. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor.
10. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the duct.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 2 screws, 3 nuts, bolt and A/C unit.
12. REMOVE HEATER BRACKET
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and disconnect the connector.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and heater bracket.
13. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector and clamp of the blower.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and disconnect the connector.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Remove the 2 screws, detach the claw and remove the A/C radiator.
