Cooling Unit: Removal

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Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.

Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
1. Specified amount: 600 +/- 50 g (21.16 +/- 1.76 oz.)
Disconnect liquid tube.
1. Using SST, remove the piping clamp.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Piping Clamp For Removal
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  SST 09870-00025 (Liquid tube)
  1. Insert SST to piping clamp.
    NOTE: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.
    
    Fig 2: Displaying Caution Label
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  2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Clamp Lock
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    CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the tubes, when pushing SST.
  3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
  4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.
2. Disconnect both tubes.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
    
    Fig 4: Displaying Correct Manner In Which to Disconnect Tube
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  - Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  NOTE:
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following items:
  - Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
  - After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.
    
    Fig 5: Displaying Correct Connection of Piping Clamp
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Disconnect suction tube from cooling unit fittings.
1. Loosen the nut and disconnect the tube.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Nut For Disconnection of Tube
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  Torque: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item:
Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
Remove glove compartment parts.
Remove lower No. 2 finish panel.
Remove lower center cover.
Remove lower LH finish panel.
Remove lower cover. See step 22 under REMOVAL under INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remove No. 4 heater to register duct.
Remove cooling unit.
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 3 screws, bolt and the cooling unit.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Screws Bolt For Removal Of Cooling Unit
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