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Front Cooling Unit

DISASSEMBLY




1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Disconnect the connector clamp.
b. Remove the 8 screws and No.1 cooler cover.
c. Pull out the evaporator

HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.

If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to the evaporator.

Add: 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

d. Pull out the air refiner filter.




2. PULL OUT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR FROM EVAPORATOR




3. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Remove the grommet.
b. Pry out the packing.

HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.

Do not reuse the packing.
c. Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts and separate the expansion valve, tube and evaporator.
Torque: 3.4 Nm (35 kg.cm, 30 in.lb)

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

HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tube.

4. REMOVE DRAIN HOSE

REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.