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550DA-02
I31632
Instrument Panel Reinforcement
Instrument Panel
Brace Sub-assy No. 2
Instrument Finish Panel Retainer Lower
Air Duct Rear No. 2 Air Duct Rear No. 1 Instrument Panel
Brace Sub-assy
Console Box Duct No. 1
Defroster Nozzle
Assy Lower
Piping ClampO-ring
Blower Assy
Heater To Foot Duct No. 1
Air Conditioning Radiator Assy Heater To Foot Duct No. 3
Compressor Oil ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
Non-reusable part
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf)
: Specified torque1.5 (15, 12 in.Vlbf)
O-ring
9.8 (100, 87 in.Vlbf)
1.5 (15, 12 in.Vlbf)
1.5 (15, 12 in.Vlbf)
1.5 (15, 12 in.Vlbf)
20 (203, 14)
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AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY
COMPONENTS
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I31633
Compressor Oil ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
Non-reusable part
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque
3.5 (35, 30 in.Vlbf)
Heater Radiator Unit Sub-assy Piping Clamp Mode Damper Servo Sub-assy
Cooler Thermistor No. 1 Cooler Evaporator Sub-assy No. 1Packing Air Conditioning Tube Assy
Cooler Expansion Valve
O-ring
Air Mix Damper Servo
Sub-assy
Air Mix Damper Servo
Sub-assy
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550DB-02
I03839
Push
SSTPull
Release
Lever
I06919
Screw
Driver Disconnect the
tube using hand
I31522
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OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 55-15
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See page 55-8)
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070,
07117-88080)
2. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION
HOSE NO.1
(a) Install SST to piping clamp.
SST 09870-00015
HINT:
Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using
the illustration showing on the caution label.
(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to deform the tube, when pushing SST.
(c) Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove
the piping clamp with SST.
(d) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose No. 1.
NOTICE:
Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or
dirt out of the system.
3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
SST 09870-00025
HINT:
Disconnect cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A in the same way as the cooler refrigerant suction hose No. 1.
4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of clip and slide the clip and
disconnect the heater outlet water hose.
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I31636
I31637
I31497
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5. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
HINT:
Disconnect in the same way as the heater outlet water hose.
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY (See page 71-1 1)
HINT:
Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument panel safety pad sub-assy.
7. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1
(a) Remove the 2 screws, bolt and nut.
(b) Remove the air duct rear No. 1.
8. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 screws, bolt and nut.
(b) Remove the air duct rear No. 2.
9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1
(a) Remove the clip and console box duct No. 1.
10. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY
11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSY
12. REMOVE HEADLAMP LEVELING ECU ASSY
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I31766
I315812 Clamps
I31501
I31502
I317682 Clamps
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13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY
NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and earth wire.
(b) Release the 2 clamps.
(c) Remove the bolt and screw.
(d) Remove the nut and instrument panel brace sub-assy
No. 1.
14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL RETAINER
LOWER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and instrument finish retainer lower.
15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY
NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 clamps, nut and passenger side junction
block.
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I31767
I31504
I31499
I31500
I31505
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(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 earth wires.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and instrument panel brace sub-
assy No. 2.
16. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3
(a) Remove the clip and heater to foot duct No. 3.
17. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.1
(a) Remove the clip and heater to foot duct No. 1.
18. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSY
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and driver side junction block.
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I31577
I315062 Clamps
I3176910 Clamps
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(b) Remove the 2 nuts and steering side connector block.
(c) Release the 2 clamps.
(d) Remove the 3 bolts, disconnect the steering column assy.
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Disconnect the 10 clamps and the wire harness.
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I31770
I31771
I31563Clamp 55-22
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(b) Remove the 3 nuts, disconnect the 3 earth wires.
(c) Remove the 3 caps, 7 bolts and instrument panel rein-
forcement.
20. REMOVE BLOWER ASSY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the screw, clamp and blower connector holder.