Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Service and Repair

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* The power window system utilizes a mechanism that the door glass moves down slightly when the door is opened, and that the glass moves up when closing the door in order to prevent the door molding from being damaged. When the battery negative (-) terminal needs to be disconnected for servicing, fully open the driver and passenger door glasses in advance.

5. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the inlet heater water hose A.

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the inlet heater water hose A.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
* Since the inlet heater water hose A must be installed in a predefined position, apply matching marks before removing it.

6. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the outlet heater water hose A.

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the outlet heater water hose A.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
* Since the outlet heater water hose A must be installed in a predefined position, apply matching marks before removing it.

7. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.

(b) Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

Removal

10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and lower instrument panel reinforcement sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

(a) for Driver Side

(1) Remove the each bolts.

(2) Disconnect each connector and disengage the clamp and 2 claws.

(b) for Center Side

(1) Remove the each bolts and disengage the clip.

(2) Disconnect each connector and disengage the each clamp.

(c) for Front Passenger Side

(1) Remove the each bolts.

(2) Disconnect each connector and disengage the 2 clamps and 2 claws.

(d) Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp.

(b) Disengage the drain cooler hose.