1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.
5. Disconnect the heater hose.
6. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Windshield wiper motor.
d. Front scuff plate.
e. Front side trim.
f. Glove compartment.
g. Dashboard under cover.
h. Decoration panel.
i. Center panel.
j. Audio unit (with audio unit).
k. Front console box.
l. Shift lever knob (MTX).
m. Shift panel.
n. Upper panel.
o. Rear console.
p. Side wall.
q. Front console.
r. Shift lever component (MTX).
s. Selector lever component (ATX).
t. Hood release lever from the lower panel.
u. Lower panel.
v. Knee bolster.
w. Climate control unit.
x. Column cover.
y. Driver-side air bag module.
z. Steering wheel.
aa. Steering shaft.
ab. Switch panel.
ac. Meter hood.
ad. Instrument cluster.
ae. A-pillar trim.
7. Remove the dashboard..
8. Remove the blower unit..
9. Disconnect the drain hose.
10. Remove the nut, then remove the A/C unit. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal..
12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..
13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..
A/C Unit Installation Note
1. When replacing the A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.
40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}
Drain Hose Installation Note
1. Install the clip as shown in the figure.
Auto Light Off System
Purpose
The auto light-Off system turns off the TNS or headlights automatically.
The front body control module (FBCM) performs auto light-Off system fail-safe..
Function
The auto light-Off system controls the front body control module (FBCM).
The front body contro ...
Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety
standard certification and in case of a recall ...
Engine Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakag ...