Air Conditioning Unit: Installation

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Install A/C Unit
1. Install the A/C unit with the 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing A/C Unit
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2. With rear duct, install the rear duct.
3. Install the drain hose.
Install Blower Unit See INSTALLATION .
Install Pipe Grommets
Install Instrument Panel & Reinforcement See INSTALLATION .
Connect Liquid Tube & Suction Tube
1. Connect both tubes.
2. Install the 2 piping clamps.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Liquid Tube & Suction Tube
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3. After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Claw Fitting
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Connect Water Hoses To Heater Radiator Pipe
1. Connect the 2 heater hoses.
2. Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as further as the grommet.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Heater Hoses
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3. Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in Fig 5.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Hose Clip
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4. Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the hose clip.
Fill With Engine Coolant See REPLACEMENT .
Charge Refrigerant To Refrigeration System
1. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
2. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
  1. Specified Amount: 500 +/- 50 g (17.64 +/- 1.76 oz.)