Air Conditioning Unit: Removal

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DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove plate, as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Plate
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3. Disconnect the suction tube and liquid tube.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Suction Tube And Liquid Tube
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  NOTE:
  - Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
  - Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube and liquid tube.
DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
2. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose.
DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
HINT:

Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Water Inlet And Outlet Hose
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering column (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Remove the upper instrument panel (see REMOVAL under UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ).
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Remove the lower instrument panel (see REMOVAL under LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL ).
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Defroster Nozzle Assembly
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REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUBASSEMBLY
1. Fold the floor carpet back.
  
  Fig 5: Folding Floor Carpet Back
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2. Disconnect the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Clamp And Wire Harness
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3. Remove the bolt, nut, screw, and instrument panel brace.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Brace
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REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR
1. Disconnect the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Clamps And Disconnect Wire Harness
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2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the air duct rear.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Air Duct Rear
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REMOVE AIR DUCT
1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Air Duct
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REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 2 clamps.
  
  Fig 11: Detaching Clamps
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2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the screw and amplifier.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Air Conditioning Amplifier
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REMOVE DRAIN COOLER HOSE
1. Remove the drain hose.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
1. Disconnect the 12 clamps.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Drain Hose
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  Fig 14: Disconnecting Clamps
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2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the ground wire.
  
  Fig 15: Disconnecting Ground Wire
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3. Remove the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Bolts
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4. Remove the 6 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.
  
  Fig 17: Removing Instrument Panel Reinforcement
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REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt, nut and A/C unit.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Air Conditioner Unit Assembly
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