Cooler -J698-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Trim And Center Armrest

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-- Fold the center armrest -3- upward.

-- Open the cover -1- above the cupholders.

-- Remove the trim -2- using the Trim Removal Wedge3409.

-- Pry the caps -4- off the screws.

Fig 2: Prying Caps -4- Off Screws

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 5-.

-- Pry the Cooler -J698- -item 2- out of the multi-box using the Trim Removal Wedge3409 -arrows-.

Fig 3: Prying Cooler -Item 2- Out Of Multi-Box

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CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the compressor, the refrigerant lines and the cooler.

-- Carefully push the Cooler -J698- to the right -arrow- until the hinge bolts are accessible.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

-- Pull the cooler and compressor a little bit to the rear -arrow- and disconnect the connect -1-.

Fig 4: Pulling Cooler And Compressor To Rear -Arrow-

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-- Carefully remove the cooler -2- and compressor -3- from the multi-box.