REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

Discharging refrigerant (Refer to ).
Discharging engine coolant (Refer to GROUP 14 - On-vehicle Service ).

Post-installation Operation

Charging engine coolant (Refer to GROUP 14 - On-vehicle Service ).
Charging refrigerant (Refer to ).

		Removal steps
	1.	Heater piping hose connection
<<A>>	2.	A/C condenser outlet pipe A connection
<<A>>	3.	A/C compressor suction pipe connection
	4.	O-ring
	5.	A/C evaporator drain hose
	·	Front deck crossmember (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel )
	6.	Heater assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> A/C COMPRESSOR SUCTION PIPE A, 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 A/C condenser outlet pipe A, A/C compressor suction pipe and nipples of the expansion valves.

To prevent the entry of dust or other foreign bodies, plug the dismantled A/C condenser outlet pipe A, A/C compressor suction pipe and the nipples of the expansion valves.