Blower/Evaporator Unit Removal/Installation (With A/C)

Blower/Evaporator Unit Removal/Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. A/C Refrigerant Recovery (With A/C)

2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures

3. Remove the battery.

4. Pull out the grommets, then carefully separate the upper grommet (A) from the lower grommet (B) by releasing the locktabs (C).






5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the suction line (A) and the receiver line (B) from the blower/evaporator unit. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover Passengers Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation and the right kick panel. Service and Repair

7. Disconnect dashboard wire harness connector C504 from the passenger's door wire harness connector, then remove it. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the convertible top control unit, and remove the unit from the steering hanger beam.






8. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor, the power transistor, the evaporator sensor, and the recirculation control motor, then remove the wire harness clips (B). Remove the drain hose (C), the self-tapping screw, the mounting bolts, the mounting nuts, and the blower/evaporator unit (D).

9. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new blower/evaporator unit, add refrigerant oil (SP-10). A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement (With A/C)

- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.

- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.

- Make sure that there is no air leakage.

- Charge the system. A/C System Charging (With A/C)

- Do the ECM idle learn procedure: '00-05 models; '06-09 models. ECM Idle Learn Procedure

10. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures