Removal

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for Hatchback):

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Diagnosis System
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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

(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Turn the hook type connector clockwise and disconnect the suction tube.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction tube.
NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

14. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the liquid tube.
(b) Remove the O-ring from liquid tube.
NOTICE: Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT)

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
16. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
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 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)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the radio tuner opening cover.
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

(a) Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft and the power steering link.
(b) Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B and separate the steering yoke.
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
(a) Disconnect the connectors and clamps.
(b) Disengage the 5 claws and remove the defroster nozzle.

67. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.
68. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
69. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.
70. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.
(b) Remove 2 bolts, screw and nut and remove the instrument panel brace.
71. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors and 3 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the main body ECU.
72. SEPARATE CONNECTOR NO. 2 HOLDER

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and separate the connector No. 2 holder.
73. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

(a) Disconnect the drain hose.

(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

(e) Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

(f) Remove the 3 bolts and the nut.

(g) Remove the 9 bolts and remove the instrument panel reinforcement together with the air conditioning unit.

(h) Disconnect the connector and the 3 clamps.

(i) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning unit.
74. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw and the air conditioning amplifier.
75. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

(a) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning unit.