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]Cylinder Head Gasket
Purpose, Function
The cylinder head gasket is installed between the cylinder head and cylinder
block to prevent leakage of air-fuel mixture, combustion gas, engine oil, and
engine coolant.
Construction
A four-layer type metal gasket has been adopted for the cylinder head ga ...
A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the A-pillar trim in the
direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clip A, clips B.
3. Cut the lead wire connecting clips B and grommet using a nipper.
4. Pull the A-pillar trim in the dir ...
Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper ...