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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR) system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 GE 47716 FILL) and DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 STATIC FILL) .
    Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line Nut
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  4. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
  5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the TXV.
  6. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the evaporator outlet hose. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  7. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
  8. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the liquid line. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  9. Install a protective caps to the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heater Outlet Hose Clamp At Heater Core
    G04844326Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Reposition the heater outlet hose clamp at the heater core.
  11. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core.
  12. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the heater core.
  13. Remove the heater inlet hose at the heater core.
  14. Plug the heater core and the evaporator core with clean towels to prevent spillage when the HVAC module is removed.
    Fig 3: Identifying HVAC Module Seal Nuts
    G04844327Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Remove the HVAC module seal nuts from the front of dash.
  16. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) retainer. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
  17. Remove the shift control bracket. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENT for the AF33-5 transaxle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Center Floor Air Outlet Duct
    G04844328Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Remove the center floor air outlet duct by sliding the duct forward then up at the rear.
    Fig 5: Identifying Center I/P Air Outlet Duct Retainers
    G04844329Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Remove the center I/P air outlet duct retainers from the instrument panel tie bar.
  20. Remove the center I/P air outlet duct from the instrument panel tie bar.
  21. Remove the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL TIE BAR REPLACEMENT .
  22. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector from the I/P wire harness.
  23. Disconnect the blower motor control module electrical connector from the I/P wire harness.
  24. Disconnect the HVAC module electrical connector from the I/P wire harness.
    Fig 6: Identifying Defroster Duct Retainer
    G04844330Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  25. Remove the defroster duct retainer from the instrument panel tie bar.
  26. Remove the defroster duct from the HVAC module.
  27. Disconnect the I/P wire harness clips from the HVAC module.
    Fig 7: Identifying HVAC Module
    G04844331Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  28. Remove the HVAC module from the vehicle.
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