Remove Interior Parts

PRECAUTIONS & COMPLIANCE WITH MOUNTING PARTS:

^ Do NOT reuse damaged clips, bolts, and nuts.

^ Make sure that all clips, bolts, and nuts have been installed.

^ Be careful to NOT stain parts or the body with compressor oil when replacing the A/C pipe, etc.

^ Be sure there are NO oil or A/C gas leaks after installation.

^ Be sure to connect all wire connectors.

^ Make sure that there is NO interference between the pipes, etc.

^ Make sure that the A/C works properly after installing all parts.

^ Make sure that there is NO damage on the surface of the pipe or hose.

^ Make sure that there is NO damage or foreign matter on the 0-ring or the connecting portion.

^ When installing to the pipe, apply oil to the 0-ring before connecting to prevent damage. (Compressor oil - ND-OIL8)

^ Do NOT reuse old adhesive tape.

^ Do NOT use the damaged seals/O-rings.





1. Remove instrument panel under cover No. 2.

A. Remove the screw.

B. Remove the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel under cover No. 2.





2. Remove the 4WD ECU and the tire pressure monitor ECU, which are attached to the instrument panel under cover No. 2 with 2 screws each.





3. Remove the 4 clips and instrument panel ornament.





4. Remove the glove compartment door assembly.

A. Remove the 5 screws.

B. Remove the 2 clips and remove the glove compartment door assembly. Then disconnect the connectors.





5. Remove the disc player changer with the bracket (if equipped).

A. Remove the 4 bolts.

B. Release the 2 claws and pull the disc player changer with the bracket.

C. Disconnect the connectors and remove the disc player changer with the bracket.





6. Cut the lower instrument panel safety pad with a hacksaw or similar tool.

NOTE:
Be careful NOT to cut harnesses, etc.





7. Release the 3 claw fittings and remove the air duct No. 2.

HINT:

For easy claw first





8. Remove the blower assembly.

A. Release the 7 clamps and disconnect the connectors.





B. Remove the 1 bolt, 2 screws, and 1 nut.

C. Release the claw fitting and remove the blower assembly.

a. Lift up the blower assembly.

b. Slide the blower assembly out.





9. Remove the cover plate (expansion valve cover).

A. Remove the screws.

B. Release the claw fitting and remove the cover.





10. Remove the A/C tube. Using a hexagon wrench 4.0 mm, remove the 2 hexagon bolts and the A/C tube assembly.

Remove the 2 0-rings from the A/C tube assembly.





11. Remove the cooler expansion valve. Remove the cooler expansion valve from the cooler evaporator sub-assembly No. 1.