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]Fuel Pump Relay
Purpose, Function
Controls the fuel pump on/off according to control signals from the PCM.
The fuel pump is operated only at engine start or when the engine is running
to improve safety.
Construction
The fuel pump relay is installed in the relay and fuse block.
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Auto Dimming Mirror
Purpose
The automatic glare prevention rearview mirror prevents the driver from being
affected by light from vehicles at the rear.
Structural view
System wiring diagram
Function
The automatic glare prevention rearview mirror detects the level of the surrounding
li ...
Solar Radiation Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The solar radiation sensor detects the sunlight intensity emitted to the
cabin.
Function
The solar radiation sensor converts the detected solar radiation amount to
an electric signal.
Construction
A photodiode (light receiving diode) has been adopted fo ...