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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 AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument panel. Damage may cause the system to malfunction.
  1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:
    • Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
    • For the power seat model, remove the console box before removing the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
  3. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Remove the instrument panel assembly and the beam steering COMPL. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the expansion valve. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>EXPANSION VALVE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>HEATER AND COOLING UNIT>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the heater core. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>HEATER CORE>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the cover evaporator.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the connector clamp, and remove the cover evaporator.
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  9. Remove the heater unit assembly.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the clip, and remove the heater unit assembly.
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  10. Remove the gasket expansion valve.
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  11. Remove the grommet.
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  12. Remove the evaporator assembly.
    1. Remove the evaporator assembly as shown in the figure.
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  13. Remove the evaporator sensor. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>EVAPORATOR SENSOR>REMOVAL .