1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.

5. Disconnect the heater hose.

6. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Windshield wiper motor.
d. Front scuff plate.
e. Front side trim.
f. Glove compartment.
g. Dashboard under cover.
h. Decoration panel.
i. Center panel.
j. Audio unit (with audio unit).
k. Front console box.
l. Shift lever knob (MTX).
m. Shift panel.
n. Upper panel.
o. Rear console.
p. Side wall.
q. Front console.
r. Shift lever component (MTX).
s. Selector lever component (ATX).
t. Hood release lever from the lower panel.
u. Lower panel.
v. Knee bolster.
w. Climate control unit.
x. Column cover.
y. Driver-side air bag module.
z. Steering wheel.
aa. Steering shaft.
ab. Switch panel.
ac. Meter hood.
ad. Instrument cluster.
ae. A-pillar trim.
7. Remove the dashboard..
8. Remove the blower unit..
9. Disconnect the drain hose.

10. Remove the nut, then remove the A/C unit. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal..
12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..
13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..
A/C Unit Installation Note
1. When replacing the A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.
40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}
Drain Hose Installation Note
1. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]Seat Weight Sensor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor
inspection using the M-MDS.
Removal of the passenger-side seat
Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts
Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
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Rear Sash Molding Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the rear door garnish. (rear side).
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the position shown in the figure
using the utility knife.
CAUTION:
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Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Disposal Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally
operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer
to the “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES” and
dispose of air bag modules and pre ...