Removal And Installation

Air Conditioning Unit - Part 1:

Air Conditioning Unit - Part 2:

REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

Specified amount: 800 ± 50 g (28.22 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

HINT: It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.

3. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE FROM HEATER RADIATOR PIPES




a. Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose.
b. Disconnect the water hose.






HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as ridge on the pipe and install the hose clip.
- Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in the illustration.

4. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REINFORCEMENT

6. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES




a. Using SST, remove the 2 piping clamps.
SST 09870-00015 (Suction tube)
09870-00025 (Liquid tube)




1. Inert SST to piping clamp.

HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.




2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.

NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tubes, when pushing SST.

3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then re move the piping clamp with SST.
4. Remove the piping clamp from SST

b. Disconnect the both tubes.






NOTE:
- Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
- Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.






HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
- After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.




7. REMOVE A/C UNIT
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Slide the floor carpet backward.
c. Remove the rear heater duct.
d. Remove the 2 nuts and A/C unit.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.