Rear HVAC Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator (see COOLANT CHECK ).
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
3. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Slide the hose clamps (A) back, then disconnect the rear inlet heater hose (B) and the rear outlet heater hose (C) from the rear heater core. Note the layout of the hose.

   Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the painted surfaces, If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.

   Fig 1: Locating Hose Clamps, Rear Inlet Heater Hose And Rear Outlet Heater Hose

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5. Turn over the carpet. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the rear suction/receiver lines (A).
   Fig 2: Locating Rear Suction/Receiver Lines With Torque Specifications

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6. Detach the harness clips (A).
   Fig 3: Locating Harness Clips

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7. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the rear mode control motor, the rear air mix control motor, rear evaporator temperature sensor, rear power transistor, and rear blower motor, then detach the harness clips (B) and connector clip (C).
   Fig 4: Locating Rear Mode Control Motor Connector, Harness Clips And Connector Clip

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8. Remove the mounting bolts and rear HVAC unit (A). Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
   Fig 5: Locating Mounting Bolts and Rear HVAC Unit With Torque Specifications

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9. Install the rear heater core, and the rear evaporator core in the reverse order of removal.
10. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses, and install the hose clamps securely.
    • Refill the cooling system with engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
    • Make sure that there is no coolant leakage.
    • Make sure that there is no air leakage.
    • If you're installing a new rear evaporator, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) (see A/C REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT ).
    • Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
    • Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
    • Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).