Cooling Unit: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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  1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
    NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.

    Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

    1. Specified amount: 600 +/- 50 g (21.16 +/- 1.76 oz.)
  2. Disconnect liquid tube.
    1. Using SST, remove the piping clamp.
      Fig 1: Locating Piping Clamp For Removal
      G01090982Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09870-00025 (Liquid tube)

      1. Insert SST to piping clamp.
        NOTE: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.
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