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Grilles
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1. Overhead console trim panel 2. Overhead console front grilles (front) 3. Overhead console rear grilles (rear)
4. Instrument panel 5. Storage tray bottom cover (LH) 6. LH side ventilator and demister grille
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CENTER CONSOLE HEAT DUCT AND REAR FINISHER ASSEMBLY GRILLE
Removal
The center console must be removed and disassembled to remove the heat duct and rear finisher assembly
grille. Refer to IP-16, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DEFROSTER NOZZLE
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-154, "
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the defroster nozzle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-154, "
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-154, "
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the RH or LH ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-154, "
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the defroster nozzle.
4. Remove the RH and LH side demister ducts.
5. Remove the RH and LH ventilator ducts.
6. Remove the center ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to EI-37, "FLOOR TRIM" .
7. LH ventilator grille 8. RH ventilator grille 9. RH side ventilator and demister grille
10. Storage tray bottom cover (RH)
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ATC-170
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2. Remove the two clips and remove the floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS
Removal
1. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to EI-40, "LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
2. Remove the headliner. Refer to EI-38, "
HEADLINING" .
NOTE:
The rear headliner duct connected to the rear overhead duct is part of the headlining trim panel and is
replaced as an assembly.
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear upper and lower overhead ducts.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to EI-40, "LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
2. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way.
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
GRILLES
Removal
1. Remove the interior trim panels as necessary. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" or EI-
38, "HEADLINING" .
2. Remove the grille from the interior trim panel. NOTE:
To remove the overhead console front and rear grilles, turn the grille counter-clockwise to release the
grille from the overhead console trim panel.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJS003YR
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resum-
ing service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil man-
ufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Evacuating vacuum pump (J-39699)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
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ATC-172
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*1 AT C - 2 2 , "CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING"
*3ATC-189, "CHECKING PROCE-
DURE"
*5AT C - 5 , "Contaminated Refrigerant"
*2ATC-187, "PRELIMINARY CHECK"*4 ATC-122, "PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSES"
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ComponentsEJS003YS
Front A/C Compressor and Condenser
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ATC-174
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Rear A/C
NOTE:
Refer to AT C - 7 , "
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection" .
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Grommet 3. High-pressure pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible hose 8. Low-pressure flexible hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure pipe 11. Expansion valve (front) 12. Drain hose
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1. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly 2. Rear A/C pipes 3. Rear A/C heater core pipes
4. Rear heater core hose 5. Rear blower motor6. Underfloor rear A/C pipes
7. Underfloor rear heater core pipes A. Bolt torque specifications B. Leak checking order (l - r)
C. Tightening torque D. Wrench sizeE. O-ring size
⇐ Front
NOTE: The O-ring size 8 is the high-side and the O-ring size 16 is the low-side.
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A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
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