A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly

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Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Unit Components

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x: Applicable

-: Not applicable

Step	Part name	Disassembly/assembly of main parts
Step	Part name	Heater core	Evaporator
1	Harness	-	x
2	Air intake actuator	-	x
3	Dust filter cover	-	x
4	Dust filter	-	x
5	A/C case A	-	x
6	Blower fan controller	-	x
7	Polyurethane foam B	-	x
8	Air intake box	-	x
9	Air intake door	-	x
10	Polyurethane foam C	x	x
11	Expansion valve	x	x
12	Plate	x	x
13	Seal	x	x
14	Cover	x	x
15	Heater core	x	-
16	Evaporator	-	x
17	Air mix actuator	-	-
18	Polyurethane foam D	-	-
19	A/C case D	-	-
20	A/C case F	-	-
21	Air mix damper	-	-
22	A/C case E	-	x
23	A/C case B	-	-
24	A/C case C	-	-
25	Polyurethane foam A	-	-
26	Blower motor	-	-

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
When replacing the evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.
Supplemental compressor oil amount (approx. quantity)
- 40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 US fl oz}