Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: 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. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal

8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH Removal

12. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL Removal

13. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Turn the hook connector clockwise and disconnect the suction tube.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction tube.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

14. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the liquid tube.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.

NOTICE:
Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT)

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.

16. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.

17. TABLE OF BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS Removal

18. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

19. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

23. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

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

25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL RETAINER Removal

26. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL Removal

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

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

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

32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

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

35. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL Removal

36. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER Removal

37. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

38. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

39. SEPARATE AIR CONDITIONING PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

40. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

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

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

43. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX Removal

44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY Removal

45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX Removal

46. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET Removal

47. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET Removal

48. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

49. SEPARATE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

50. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL Removal

51. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

52. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

53. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

54. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER Removal

55. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER Removal

56. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

57. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU Removal

58. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT Removal

59. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal

60. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft and the power steering link.

(b) Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B and separate the steering yoke.

61. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS Removal

62. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT Removal

63. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

64. REMOVE NO. 6 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the heater to register duct.

65. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 5 claws and remove the defroster nozzle.

66. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.

67. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.

68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the PTC heater wire.

(c) Remove bolt, screw and nut and remove the instrument panel brace.

69. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.

70. DISCONNECT DRAIN COOLER HOSE

(a) Disconnect the drain hose.

71. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors and 3 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the main body ECU.

72. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and separate the connector holder.

(d) Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

73. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT (for Manual Transaxle)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and the nut.

(b) Remove the 9 bolts and remove the instrument panel reinforcement together with the air conditioning unit.

74. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT (for Automatic Transaxle)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and the nut.

(b) Remove the 8 bolts and remove the instrument panel reinforcement together with the air conditioning unit.

75. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the claw and remove the air conditioning amplifier as shown in the illustration.

76. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

(a) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning unit.