Front Cooling Unit: Removal

DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE
1. Using SST, remove the 2 piping clamps.
  SST 09870-00025 (Liquid tube), 09870-00015 (Suction tube)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Piping Clamps
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  1. Attach SST to the piping clamp.
    HINT:
    
    Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST referring to the illustration on the caution label.
    
    Fig 2: Attaching SST To Piping Clamp
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  2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
    NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tubes when pushing SST.
  3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, and then remove the piping clamp with SST.
  4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.
2. Disconnect the both tubes.
  NOTE: Cover the opening of the disconnected parts to prevent them from entering moisture or dirt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Piping Clamp From SST
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ANTENNA RELAY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws and antenna relay.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Antenna Relay Screws
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REMOVE COOLING UNIT
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts and cooling unit.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cooling Unit Screws And Nuts
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