Removal

1. 1
   Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see page ac-172)
2. 2
   Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

3. Remove tube sub-assembly

1. 1
   Remove the bolt.
2. 2
   Remove plate, as shown in the illustration.
3. 3
   Disconnect the suction tube and liquid tube.

• Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
• Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

1. 1
   Remove the 2 o-rings from the suction tube and liquid tube.
2. 2
   Disconnect inlet heater water hose

   

1. 1
   Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
2. 2
   Disconnect the heater water inlet hose.
3. 3
   Disconnect outlet heater water hose

Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.

1. 1
   Remove steering column assembly
2. 2
   Remove the steering column (see page sr-11).
3. 3
   Remove upper instrument panel
4. 4
   Remove the upper instrument panel (see page ip- 4).
5. 5
   Remove lower instrument panel
6. 6
   Remove the lower instrument panel (see page ip- 16).
7. 7
   Remove defroster nozzle assembly

   

1. 1
   Detach the 3 claws and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
2. 2
   Remove no. 1 Instrument panel brace subassembly

   

1. Fold the floor carpet back.

2. Disconnect the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

1. 1
   Remove the bolt, nut, screw, and instrument panel brace.
2. 2
   Remove air duct rear

   

1. Disconnect the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

1. 1
   Detach the 3 claws and remove the air duct rear.
2. 2
   Remove air duct

   

1. 1
   Detach the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
2. 2
   Remove air conditioning amplifier assembly

   

1. 1
   Detach the 2 clamps.
2. 2
   Disconnect the connector.

   

1. 1
   Remove the screw and amplifier.
2. 2
   Remove drain cooler hose

   

1. 1
   Remove the drain hose.
2. 2
   Remove instrument panel reinforcement
3. 3
   Disconnect the 12 clamps.

   

2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the ground wire.

3. Remove the 3 bolts.

4. Remove the 6 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.

16. Remove air conditioner unit assembly

1. Remove the bolt, nut and a/c unit.