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Removal/Installation

1. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the center lower panel.




3. Cut the grooves of dashboard stay as shown using a coping saw.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

4. Disconnect the accumulator tank.
5. Disconnect cooler pipe No.5. (See REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)




6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Recharge with refrigerant.
9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

Cooling Unit Installation Note
When installing a new cooling unit (evaporator), add SP-20 compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental amount: 50 ml {50 cc, 1.7 fl oz}