Rear Cooling 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.

HINT:

At the time of installation, perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES
1. Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect both tubes.
  Torque: 10 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Liquid & Suction Tubes
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REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT SUPPORT PLATE
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING REAR TRIM
REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL RH
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER UPPER GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER AIR DUCT
1. Remove the 3 roof headlining set clips.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Roof Headlining Set Clips
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2. Remove the 5 clips and air duct.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Clips & Air Duct
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REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and rear cooling unit.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Cooling Unit Bolts
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