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Removal and Installation

Intake Unit

REMOVAL

1. Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant.
2. Disconnect ground cable from battery.




3. Remove bolts securing expansion valve and pipe in engine compartment.
4. Remove instrument panel.




5. Remove keyless unit and CRU unit.
6. Disconnect sunroof connector.




7. Disconnect servo motor connector.
8. Disconnect heater blower power transistor connector.
9. Disconnect heater blower motor connector.




10. Disconnect in-vehicle temperature sensor connector.




11. Remove bolts and nuts on the unit.
12. Disconnect drain hose.
13. Remove the unit.

INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Replace O-rings with new ones, and apply compressor oil.

2. Charge refrigerant.