Air Conditioning Unit: Installation

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INSTALL A/C UNIT
1. Install the A/C unit with the 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Installation (1 Of 9)
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2. Connect the connector.
3. Install the 2 rear heater ducts.
  
  Fig 2: Installation (2 Of 9)
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4. Install the floor carpet.
INSTALL BLOWER UNIT
1. Install the blower unit with the bolt, nut and 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Installation (3 Of 9)
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2. Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3. Connect the connectors.
4. Install the 2 connector bracket set screws.
  
  Fig 4: Installation (4 Of 9)
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5. Install air duct RH.
  
  Fig 5: Installation (5 Of 9)
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INSTALL REINFORCEMENT AND INSTRUMENT PANEL. SEE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
CONNECT 2 WATER HOSES
1. Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as the second ridge on the pipe.
  
  Fig 6: Installation (6 Of 9)
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2. Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in Fig 7 .
  
  Fig 7: Installation (7 Of 9)
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CONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES
1. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the both tubes.
2. Connect the both tubes and install the piping clamps.
  
  Fig 8: Installation (8 Of 9)
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3. After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.
  
  Fig 9: Installation (9 Of 9)
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FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
1. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
2. Charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount: 800 +/- 50 g (28.22 +/- 1.76 oz.)
INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.