Removal And Installation
COOLING UNITCooling Unit (Part 1):
Cooling Unit (Part 2):
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER
2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
3. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION HOSE
a. Using SST, remove the 2 piping clamps.
SST 09870-00015 (Suction tube)
09870-00025 (Liquid tube)
1. Insert SST to piping clamp.
HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration shown on the caution label.
2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tubes, when pushing SST.
3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.
b. Disconnect the both tubes.
NOTE:
- Do not use tools like screwdrivers to remove the tube.
- Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
4. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
5. REMOVE COOLING UNIT
a. Remove the screw, nut and No.1 instrument panel lower bracket.
b. Cut off the instrument panel as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting off the instrument panel, file the cutting face and smooth the surface.
c. Disconnect the blower resistor connector.
d. Disconnect the thermistor connector.
e. Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts and cooling unit.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COOLING UNIT
a. Install the cooling unit with the 4 screws and 2 nuts.
b. Connect the thermistor connector.
c. Connect the blower resister connector.
d. Install the glove compartment door reinforcement (supply part) and No.1 instrument panel lower bracket with the 2 screws and nut.
HINT:
- Install the glove compartment door reinforcement with the bended side facing to the driver seat side.
- Pile up the glove compartment door reinforcement (supply part) on the No.1 instrument panel lower bracket.
2. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
3. CONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE
a. Connect both the tubes.
b. Install the 2 piping clamps.
c. After connection check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.
4. CHARGE REFRIGERANT TO REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
a. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
b. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount: 500 ± 30 g (17.64 ± 1.06 oz.)
5. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX COVER