Climate control unit, replacing: Removal

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First read Preparations .
Work in the engine compartment
Disconnect the battery lead. See Battery, replacing .
Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, draining .

Fig 1: Heater Hoses From Heat Exchanger

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Clamp the heating hoses using lock grip pliers 1158957
Disconnect the heater hoses from the heat exchanger by pressing in the hose connector. Turn it to the side so that the hose can be pulled out.
Plug the pipes for the heat exchanger.
the cover plate and the rubber seal for the lead-in.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper, Cowl, Gutter & Rain Protection

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Fig 3: Identifying Center Console A-Post Screws

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Remove:

the windscreen wiper. See Wiper mechanism and wiper motor, windshield, replacing
the cowl, gutter and rain protection. See Cowl, replacing
the cover for the connectors in the engine compartment-passenger compartment
The screw for the member

Disconnect the connectors by screwing the connectors upwards so that the threads release. Then remove the connectors.

Additional work in the engine compartment on cars with air conditioning (A/C)

Fig 4: Heat Deflector Plate On Firewall

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Remove the heat deflector plate on the bulkhead. See Replacing the heat shield for the thermostatic expansion valve .

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Bracket For Refrigerant Pipes

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Remove the locking bracket for the refrigerant pipes

Disconnect the refrigerant pipes from the expansion valve

Work in the passenger compartment

Remove:

The dashboard and center console. See Dashboard, replacing

NOTE:

Move the front seat as far back as possible. Protect the floor and sills.

The climate control unit and the member from the bodywork

Remove:

the steering column from the member: Remove the four screws which hold the steering column in place. Detach and fold down the steering column.

Fig 6: Identifying Center Console A-Post Screws

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the screws to the left and right of the A-post
the screws to the left and right of the center console

Fig 7: Air Ducts From Floor Heater Unit

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Remove:

the air ducts from the floor heater unit
the floor guttering on the left and right sides

Pull the member for the climate control unit backwards a little.