FRONT CONSOLE BOX (w/ Cool Box) INSTALLATION

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  1. INSTALL COOLING BOX ASSEMBLY

    A01EPBK

    1. Attach the 2 claws.

    2. Connect the connector.

    3. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings.

      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    4. Install the 2 O-rings to the 2 cooler pipes.

    5. Connect the 2 cooler pipes with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }

    6. Install the cooling box with the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

  2. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EQRB

      Connect the connectors and 3 clamps.

    2. Attach the 6 claws to install the end panel.

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 COOLER COVER


    1. A01ENGO

      Attach the claw on the upper part of the cooler cover, and then attach the clamp on the lower part of the cooler cover to install it.

  4. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ENG7

      Connect the connectors.

    2. Attach the 13 claws to install the console panel.

  5. INSTALL CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPMF

      Attach the 4 claws to install the box.

  6. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER


    1. A01EOWR

      Attach the 6 claws to install the cover.

  7. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EQSF

      Connect the connectors.

    2. Attach the 8 claws to install the panel.

  8. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EN46

      Install the shift lever knob and twist it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  9. INSTALL INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER RH


    1. A01EO0O

      Attach the clip to install the cover.

  10. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01EP7O

      Attach the 9 claws to install the panel pad.

  11. INSTALL INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH


    1. A01ER40

      Attach the clip to install the cover.

    2. Install the clip.

  12. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EO0Q

      Connect the connector.

    2. Attach the 8 claws to install the panel pad.

  13. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front seat assembly LH Click here.

  14. CHARGE REFRIGERANT

    SST
    09985-20010   ( 09985-02130, 09985-02150, 09985-02090, 09985-02110, 09985-02010, 09985-02050, 09985-02060, 09985-02070 )

    1. Perform vacuum purging using a vacuum pump.

    2. Charge refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a).

      Standard:
      Condenser Core Thickness Cool Box Refrigerant Charging Amount
      22 mm (0.866 in.) w/ Cool Box 1010 +/-30 g (35.6 +/-1.1 oz.)
      w/o Cool Box 970 +/-30 g (34.2 +/-1.1 oz.)
      16 mm (0.630 in.) w/ Cool Box 970 +/-30 g (34.2 +/-1.1 oz.)
      w/o Cool Box 920 +/-30 g (32.5 +/-1.1 oz.)
      A01EPR4E25

      Note


      • Do not operate the cooler compressor before charging refrigerant as the cooler compressor will not work properly without any refrigerant, and will overheat.

      • Approximately 100 g (3.53 oz.) of refrigerant may need to be charged after bubbles disappear. The refrigerant amount should be checked by measuring its quantity, and not with the sight glass.

  15. WARM UP ENGINE


    1. Warm up the engine at less than 1850 rpm for 2 minutes or more after charging the refrigerant.

      Note

      Be sure to warm up the compressor when turning the A/C switch on after removing and installing the cooler refrigerant lines (including the compressor), to prevent damage to the compressor.

  16. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK


    1. After recharging the refrigerant gas, check for refrigerant gas leakage using a halogen leak detector.

    2. Perform the operation under these conditions:


      • Stop the engine.

      • Secure good ventilation (the halogen leak detector may react to volatile gases other than refrigerant, such as evaporated gasoline or exhaust gas).

      • Repeat the test 2 or 3 times.

      • Make sure that some refrigerant remains in the refrigeration system. When compressor is off: approximately 392 to 588 kPa (4.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2, 57 to 85 psi).

    3. A01EOLRE21

      Using a halogen leak detector, check the refrigerant line for leakage.

    4. If a gas leak is not detected on the drain hose, remove the blower motor control (blower resistor) from the cooling unit. Insert the halogen leak detector sensor into the unit and perform the test.

    5. Disconnect the connector and wait for approximately 20 minutes. Bring the halogen leak detector close to the pressure switch and perform the test.

  17. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Install the upper radiator support seal with the 3 clips.

  18. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Install the engine room side cover RH with the 7 clips.

  19. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Install the engine room side cover LH with the 7 clips.