Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: PTC HEATER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE Removal

3. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

8. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL RETAINER Removal

11. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

15. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

18. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

19. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

20. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL Removal

21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER Removal

22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

23. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

24. SEPARATE AIR CONDITIONING PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

25. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

26. DISCONNECT AIR INLET DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. DISCONNECT AIR MIX DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

28. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX Removal

29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY Removal

30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX Removal

31. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET Removal

32. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET Removal

33. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

34. SEPARATE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

35. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL Removal

36. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

37. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

38. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

39. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER Removal

40. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER Removal

41. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

42. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU Removal

43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT Removal

44. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal

45. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

46. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS Removal

47. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT Removal

48. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

49. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT Removal

50. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT





(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.

52. REMOVE PTC HEATER ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and PTC heater from the air conditioning unit.