Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

4. Remove the expansion valve cover (A).




5. Remove the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.





Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.7 N.m ( 0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 - 8.6 lb-ft)

NOTE:
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- When installing, replace with a new O-ring (B).

6. Disconnect the inlet (A) and outlet (B) heater hoses from the heater unit.





CAUTION:
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.

7. Remove the cowl top cover.

8. Remove the front pillar trim.

9. Remove the front seat assembly.

10. Remove the floor console assembly.

11. Remove the shift lever assembly.

12. Remove the cowl side trim.

13. Remove both sides of the crash pad side cover.

14. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

15. Remove the passenger side crash pad under cover (A).




16. Remove the steering wheel.

17. Remove the multifunction switch.

18. Remove the steering column shroud panel.

19. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

20. Remove the glove box housing.

21. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear air duct (A).




22. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).




23. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's side]




[Passenger's side]




24. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).




25. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.
[Driver's side]




[Passenger's side]




26. After loosening the nuts and bolts remove the main crash pad (A) and cowl cross bar assembly (A) together.




27. Loosen the drain hose fixing clip under the vehicle.
28. Disconnect the heater unit connectors.
29. Remove the heater and blower unit from the crash pad after loosening the mounting nuts.
30. Separate the blower unit from the heater unit after loosening the screws.








31. Install in the reverse order of removal.