Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING 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 Diagnosis System.
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.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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 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)
(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.