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4. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Dashboard under cover (Passenger side) (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

7. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

8. Console cover (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

9. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

10. Selector lever component (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove the bolt.  

6. Remove the rear cooler pipe No.1. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. 

7. Jack up the vehicle.  

8. Remove the hose clip.  

9. Remove the rear heater hose No.1 and No.2. 

CAUTION:

If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, 
cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. 
Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any 
refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out 
of the cycle. 

Fig. 20: Identifying Rear Cooler Pipe No.1 & Torque 
Specifications 

 

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Fig. 21: Identifying Rear Heater Hose No.1 & No.2 

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table  

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. 

(See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .) 

Fig. 22: Identifying Rear A/C Unit Removal Order & Torque Specifications 

REAR A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 

 

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Fig. 23: Identifying Rear A/C Unit Components 

REAR EVAPORATOR INSPECTION 

1. Inspect for cracks, damage, and oil leakage. 

If any are found, replace the rear evaporator.  

2. Inspect for bent fins. 

If any are bent, use a flathead screwdriver to straighten them.  

REAR HEATER CORE INSPECTION 

1. Inspect for cracks, damage, and coolant leakage. 

If any are found, replace the rear heater core. 

 

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2. Inspect for bent fins. 

If any are bent, use a flathead screwdriver to straighten them.  

3. Verify that the rear heater core inlet and "outlet are not distorted or damaged. 

If they are distorted or damaged, repair then using pliers.  

A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)  

3. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

4. Remove the front cooler hose (Hi). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. 

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. 

(See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .) 

A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Rotate new A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting refrigerant oil in a clean 

measuring device. Use this refrigerant oil to refill new compressor. Do not allow refrigerant oil to become 

CAUTION:

If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cool
ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction c
occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any 
refrigeration cycle parts. 

Fig. 24: Identifying A/C Compressor Components & Torque Speci

CAUTION:

Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the 
compressor oil, it may absorb moisture if left over a long period of 
time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain the 
compressor oil and refill within 10 min. of each other.  

 

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