A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•   Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

Note

•  When removing the driver-side air bag module, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel. If the ignition has been switched off with the driver's door closed, the steering wheel will be locked. Perform the procedure from Steps 1-3 so that the steering wheel will not be locked.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

2.  Open the driver's door.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

5.  Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.)(See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

6.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

7.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Upper column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Audio panel (See AUDIO PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Audio unit (Without center display) (See AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Center display (With center display) (See CENTER DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(15)  Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(16)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(17)  Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(18)  Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(19)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [D66M-R, D66MX-R].)

(20)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(21)  Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(22)  CD player (with CD player) (See CD PLAYER REMOVAL.)(See CD PLAYER INSTALLATION.)

(23)  DVD/CD player (with DVD/CD player) (See DVD/CD PLAYER REMOVAL.)(See DVD/CD PLAYER INSTALLATION.)

(24)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(25)  Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(26)  Climate control unit (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)

(27)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(28)  Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(29)  Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(30)  Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.)(See.DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION)

(31)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(32)  Joint cover (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(33)  Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(34)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(35)  Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(36)  Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(37)  Rear vent duct (See REAR VENT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(38)  Selector lever component (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(39)  Shift lever component (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [D66M-R, D66MX-R].)

(40)  Electric parking brake control module (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(41)  Electric parking brake control module bracket No.1 (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(42)  Dashboard (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(43)  Passenger-side floor insulator (See FLOOR INSULATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(44)  Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Disconnect the drain hose.

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9.  Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.

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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.

10.  Disconnect the heater hose.

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

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12.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See A/C Unit Installation Note.)

13.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

14.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See 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.

Drain Hose Installation Note

1.  Install the clip as shown in the figure.

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