AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY

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  2. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. E143808

      Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. E143807

      Attach the 2 claws to install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

    1. E185490

      Temporarily install the air conditioning unit with the bolt and nut.

      Note:

      • Be sure to support the air conditioning unit when installing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit to break.

      • When installing the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

  5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

    1. Install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 8 bolts.

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    2. Connect each connector.

    3. Attach each clamp.

    4. Connect the wire harness and junction block and install each bolt.

      for bolt A

      24 N*m

      245 kgf*cm

      18 ft.*lbf

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      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *A

      except Manual Transaxle

      *B

      w/ PTC Heater

      *1

      Specified Torque Bolt A

      -

      -

    5. Attach each clamp and connect the wire harness.

    6. Install the ground wire with the 2 bolts.

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  6. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

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    1. Tighten the bolt of the air conditioning unit.

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

    2. Tighten the nut of the air conditioning unit.

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

    3. Connect the drain cooler hose.

  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

    1. E143130

      Attach the 4 claws to install the rear No. 2 air duct.

  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install the instrument panel brace assembly with the 3 bolts, 2 screws and 2 nuts.

      Screw

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

      Table 2. Text in Illustration

      *A

      except Manual Transaxle

      *1

      Screw

    2. Attach each clamp.

    3. Connect the connector.

  9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE

    1. E143123

      Install the center instrument panel to cowl brace with the 2 bolts.

  10. INSTALL LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

    1. E143994

      Attach the 6 claws to install the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  11. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. E189995

      Install the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly with the 2 nuts.

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

  12. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

    1. E143118

      Attach the 2 claws to install the rear No. 1 air duct.

    2. E144846

      Install the floor carpet with the clip.

  13. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

    1. E354699

      Attach the 2 claws to install the rear No. 3 air duct.

    2. E144845

      Install the floor carpet with the clip.

  14. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  15. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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  16. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  17. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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  18. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  19. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  20. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  21. CONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE AND HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

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      Connect the heater outlet water hose and heater inlet water hose with the paint mark facing up and attach the clip shown in the illustration.

      Table 3. Text in Illustration

      *1

      Paint Mark (Width: 5 mm)

      *2

      Paint Mark (Width: 2 mm)

  22. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and air conditioning unit.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and the fitting surface of the air conditioning tube and accessory.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

    3. Install the 2 O-rings to the air conditioning tube and accessory.

    4. E342033

      Securely connect the air conditioning tube and accessory to the air conditioning unit.

    5. Move the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and install the bolt.

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

  23. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for HFC-134a(R134a))

    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube and air conditioning unit.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the air conditioning tube assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the air conditioning tube and accessory.

    4. Connect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

  24. CONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for HFC-134a(R134a))

    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and air conditioning unit.

    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring to the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    4. E176396

      Securely connect the suction pipe to the air conditioning unit.

    5. Move the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and install the bolt.

      9.8 N*m

      100 kgf*cm

      87 in.*lbf

  25. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

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  26. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for DPF)

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  27. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  28. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH

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  29. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

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  30. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

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  31. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  32. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  33. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  34. INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER (for ZR Series Engine)

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  35. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (for 1WW)

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  36. CHARGE REFRIGERANT

    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

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  37. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 1ZR-FAE)

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  38. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 2ZR-FAE)

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  39. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 1WW)

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  40. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

  41. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for 1ZR-FAE)

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  42. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for 2ZR-FAE)

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  43. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for 1WW)

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  44. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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  45. WARM UP ENGINE

    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

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  46. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK

    1. for HFC-134a(R134a):

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    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):

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