HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A-C): Evaporator: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
Remove the intercooler.
- Except for STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
- STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the expansion valve - cooling. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Expansion Valve. >
Remove the glove box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (STI model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Control Module (ECM). >
Remove the blower motor unit assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Blower Motor Unit Assembly. >
Remove the evaporator assembly - cooling.
1. Disconnect the connector and lock of the thermostat - cooling.
2. Remove the screws and detach the cover.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Screws
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3. Remove the cover - heater unit.
  1. Disconnect the power transistor connector.
  2. Remove the screws and clips to remove the cover - heater unit.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Heater Unit Cover Screws And Clips
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4. Remove the bolt, and detach the pipe - evaporator core.
  Preparation tool:
  
  Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Evaporator Core Pipe Bolt
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5. Remove the evaporator assembly - cooling.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cooling Evaporator Assembly
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6. Remove the thermostat - cooling.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Thermostat - Cooling
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