Cooling Unit: Removal

Discharge Refrigerant From Refrigeration System
NOTE:
1. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
2. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
  1. Specified amount: 650 +/- 50 g (22.92 +/- 1.76 oz.)
Disconnect Liquid Tube
1. Using SST, remove the piping clamp.
  1. SST 09870-00025 (Liquid tube)
    1. Insert SST to piping clamp.
      NOTE: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.
      
      Fig 2: Displaying Piping Clamp Claw Direction Using Caution Label
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    2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
      
      Fig 3: Releasing Clamp Lock
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      NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tubes, when pushing SST.
    3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
    4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.
2. Disconnect the two tubes.
  NOTE:
  - Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
    
    Fig 4: Removing Tube Correctly
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  - Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  NOTE:
  - Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
  - After connection, check the fitting for claw of the piping clamp.
    
    Fig 5: Checking Fitting For Claw Of Piping Clamp
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Disconnect Suction Tube From Cooling Unit Fittings
Loosen the nut and disconnect both tubes.
1. Torque: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
  NOTE:
  1. Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  2. Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
Remove 2 Grommets.
Remove Drain Pipe Grommet.
Remove Glove Compartment Parts (See Figure )
Remove No. 4 Heater To Register Duct.
Remove Cooling Unit.
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 3 screws, bolt and the cooling unit.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Cooling Unit
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