REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


<LHD>


Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Refrigerant draining and refilling (Refer to Charging and Discharging ).
  • Engine coolant replacement (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle Service ).
  • Air Cleaner assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner ).




Removal steps


1.
 Heater piping hose connection
<<A>>
2.
 A/C compressor suction hose connection
<<A>>
3.
 A/C condenser outlet pipe connection


4.
 O-ring


5.
 A/C evaporator drain hose


·
 Instrument panel removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel )


·
 Instrument panel wiring harness connector disconnection


6.
 Heater bracket


7.
 Front deck lower crossmember
<<B>>
 >>A<<
 8.
 Front deck crossmember


9.
 Heater air intake duct


10.
 Packing


11.
 Grommet


12.
 Heater unit

<RHD>


Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Refrigerant draining and refilling (Refer to Charging and Discharging ).
  • Engine coolant replacement (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle Service ).
  • Air Cleaner assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner ).




Removal steps


1.
 Heater piping hose connection
<<A>>
2.
 A/C compressor suction hose connection
<<A>>
3.
 A/C condenser outlet pipe connection


4.
 O-ring


5.
 A/C evaporator drain hose


·
 Instrument panel removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel )


·
 Instrument panel wiring harness connector disconnection


6.
 Heater bracket


7.
 Front deck lower crossmember
<<B>>
 >>A<<
 8.
 Front deck crossmember


9.
 Heater air intake duct


10.
 Packing


11.
 Heater unit

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> A/C COMPRESSOR SUCTION HOSE, A/C CONDENSER OUTLET PIPE DISCONNECTION
caution As the compressor oil and receiver are highly moisture absorbent, use a non-porous material to plug the hose and nipples.
To prevent the entry of dust or other foreign bodies, plug the dismantled hose and the nipples of the expansion valves.

<<B>> FRONT DECK CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL

1.Tighten the special nut from the instrument panel assembly mounting bolt hole in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to create a clearance between the instrument panel assembly and the front pillar inner panel.
note The special nut is a left-hand thread.
2.Remove the instrument panel assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT


>>A<< INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Turn the special nut until it touches the front pillar inner panel, and fix the instrument panel assembly.