Removal and Replacement
A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging
4. Drain the engine coolant. (See Service and Repair)
5. Remove the bolt.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
6. Disconnect from the A/C unit in the order indicated in the table.
7. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
b. Front fender molding Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
c. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
d. Center cowl grille Center Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
e. Cowl panel Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
f. Front doors Service and Repair
g. Sail garnish Service and Repair
h. Front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
i. Front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation
j. Center console box Center Console Box Removal/Installation
k. Console panel Console Panel Removal/Installation
l. Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
m. Shift lever knob (MTX) Service and Repair
n. Selector lever knob (ATX) Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
o. Shift panel Shift Panel Removal/Installation
p. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation
q. Front console Front Console Removal/Installation
r. Shift lever component (MTX) Service and Repair
s. Selector lever component (ATX) Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
t. Side panel Side Panel Removal/Installation
u. Glove compartment Service and Repair
v. Dashboard under cover Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation
w. Lower panel (passenger-side) Lower Panel Removal/Installation
x. Hood release lever Service and Repair
y. Lower panel (driver-side) Lower Panel Removal/Installation
z. Knee bolster Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
aa. Driver-side air bag module Two-Step Deployment Control System Standard Deployment Control System
ab. Steering wheel Service and Repair
ac. Column cover Service and Repair
ad. Combination switch Removal and Replacement
ae. Instrument cluster Removal and Replacement
af. Switch panel Service and Repair
ag. Information display Service and Repair
ah. Climate control unit Service and Repair
ai. Audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
aj. Joint cover Service and Repair
ak. Steering shaft Service and Repair
al. Front heat duct Front Heat Duct Removal/Installation
am. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
8. Remove the A/C unit installation nut from the engine compartment, then remove the A/C unit.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
9. Remove the rear heat duct (1), (2). Rear Heat Duct Removal/Installation
10. Remove the heater case.
- Remove the screws.
- Pull up tab A in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure and remove it from the A/C unit.
- Pull up tabs B in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure and remove it from the A/C unit.
11. Disconnect the drain hose connected to the A/C unit.
12. Remove the nuts and bolts for installing the dashboard to the body.
13. Remove the dashboard with A/C unit. Dashboard Removal/Installation
14. Disconnect the following connectors:
- Rear vent actuator connector
- Airflow mode actuator connector
- Air mix actuator connector
- Evaporator temperature sensor connector
- Front power MOS FET connector
- Front blower motor connector
- Air intake actuator connector
15. Remove the nuts for installing the A/C unit to the dashboard.
16. Remove the A/C unit from the dashboard.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
18. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection)
19. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test
A/C Unit Installation Nut Removal Note
NOTE:
- If the adjusting bolt rotates when removing the A/C unit nut, keep rotating the nut. The adjusting bolt stops rotating when it contacts the A/C unit and the nut can be removed.
A/C Unit Installation Note
1. When replacing the A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.
Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)
- 25 ml {25 cc, 0.85 fl oz}
2. Tighten the A/C unit adjusting bolt until it lightly touches the A/C unit.
Drain Hose Installation Note
1. Install the clip as shown in the figure.
Heater Hose Removal Note
1. While pressing the heater hose into the A/C unit side (1), pinch the quick connector retainer (2), then disconnect the heater hose from the A/C unit (3).
Heater Hose Installation Note
1. Insert the heater hose into the pipe of the A/C unit until a click is heard.
2. While pressing the heater hose quick connector against the A/C unit side, press in the push tab.
3. Verify that the heater hose cannot be pulled out from the A/C unit by lightly pulling the heater hose.