Removal and Replacement

REAR A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. Refrigerant Recovery Refrigerant Charging

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel Decoration Panel Removal/Installation

b. Front console box mat Front Console Box Mat Removal/Installation

c. Indicator panel Indicator Panel Removal/Installation

d. Front console box Front Console Box Removal/Installation

e. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

f. Dashboard under cover (Passenger side) Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation

g. Console panel Console Panel Removal/Installation

h. Console cover Console Cover Removal/Installation

i. Console Console Removal/Installation

j. Selector lever component Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

5. Remove the bolt.






6. Remove the rear cooler pipe No.1. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

7. Jack up the vehicle.

8. Remove the hose clip.






9. Remove the rear heater hose No.1 and No.2.

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table










11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

Rear A/C Unit Installation Note

1. When installing a new rear A/C unit or rear evaporator, add a supplemental amount of DENSO OIL8 compressor oil into the refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental amount (approx. quantity)
- 40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}