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 in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Plate
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3. Disconnect the suction tube and liquid tube.
  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.
  
  Fig 2: Removing O-Rings From Suction Tube And Liquid Tube
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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.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering column (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Remove the upper instrument panel (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Remove the lower instrument panel (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Defroster Nozzle Assembly Lower
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REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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: Identifying Instrument Panel Brace With Bolt, Nut And Screw
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REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR
1. Disconnect the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Clamps
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2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the air duct rear.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Claws And Rear Air Duct
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REMOVE AIR DUCT
1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Claws And Air Duct
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REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 2 clamps.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Clamps To Amplifier
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3. Remove the screw and amplifier.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly Screw
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REMOVE DRAIN COOLER HOSE
1. Remove the drain hose.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Drain Cooler Hose
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
1. Disconnect the 12 clamps.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Clamps
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2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the ground wire.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Bolts And Ground Wire
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3. Remove the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Bolts
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4. Remove the 6 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Instrument Panel Reinforcement And Bolts
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REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt, nut and A/C unit.
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Air Conditioner Unit Assembly Bolt
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