Work in the engine compartment

Fig 1: Clamping Heating Hoses Using Lock Grip Pliers

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Clamp the heating hoses. Use lock grip pliers 1158957 .

Detach the heating hoses from the heat exchanger by pressing in the hose coupling and twisting it out to the side. Then pull the hose out.

Plug the pipes for the heat exchanger.

Remove: 

• the cover plate and the rubber seal for the lead-in
• the windshield wiper arm. See WIPER MECHANISM, WINDSHIELD, REPLACING

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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• the 2 screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Bracket For Refrigerant Pipes

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Remove: 

• the heat shield on the firewall above the expansion valve
• the striker plate for the refrigerant pipes
• the refrigerant pipes from the expansion valve.