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.
Moonroof
The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched
ON.
WARNING
Do not let passengers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof
while the vehicle is moving:
Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body through the moonroof is
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Suspension Features
Improved rigidity and handling stability
A strut type front suspension adopted
E-type multi-link rear suspension adopted
For the front/rear crossmembers, the welded flange has been eliminated
(flange-less), the cross-section expa ...
Engine Coolant Replacement
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
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