Front A/C Unit Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the engine coolant. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .
Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY . See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .
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.
Remove the dashboard. See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

NOTE: Legend in Fig 3 refers to Fig 1 and Fig 2

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Heater Hoses

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Cooler Pipe No. 3

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Fig 3: Removing/Installing Air Duct & Front A/C Unit

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Remove in the order indicated in the illustrations.
Install in the reverse order of removal.