HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Heater and Cooling Unit
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure > PROCEDURE">
3. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT">
4. Remove the air intake boot. Air Intake Boot > REMOVAL">
CAUTION:
Move aside the air intake boot to perform the operation without disconnecting the PCV hose.
5. Remove the clips and bolts, and remove the hose - pressure suction and the pipe - evaporator cooling from the expansion valve - cooling.
CAUTION:
Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
6. Loosen the heater hose clamps and detach the hoses.
NOTE:
Put alignment marks to hoses, clamps, etc.

7. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Instrument Panel Assembly > REMOVAL">
8. Remove the engine control module (ECM). Engine Control Module (ECM) > REMOVAL">
9. Remove the blower motor unit assembly. Blower Motor Unit Assembly > REMOVAL">
10. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly.
(1) Disconnect each connector and the hose - drain.

(2) Remove the bolt and nuts, and remove the heater & cooling unit assembly.

Installation
Heater coreAssembly
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Rear door window sunshades
Hook
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Disposal
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