Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: BLOWER UNIT (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
HINT: Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
7. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK Removal
11. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER Removal
13. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
14. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT) Removal
16. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A Removal
17. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE Removal
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO.1 PANEL Removal
21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER Removal
23. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER (w/o Radio Receiver) Removal
24. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
26. DISCONNECT AIR MIX DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
27. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
28. DISCONNECT AIR INLET DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
31. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
32. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
33. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal
34. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
35. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
40. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal
41. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal
42. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
43. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
44. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER Removal
45. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal
46. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY REAR Removal
47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER Removal
48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX Removal
49. REMOVE NO. 6 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY Removal
50. DISCONNECT ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
51. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
52. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
53. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
54. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
55. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
56. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal
57. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal
58. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU Removal
59. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT Removal
60. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal
61. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
62. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal
63. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
64. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
65. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal
66. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY Removal
67. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles) Removal
68. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles) Removal
69. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles) Removal
70. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
71. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU Removal
72. SEPARATE CONNECTOR NO. 2 HOLDER Removal
73. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT Removal





74. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the blower unit.