Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear Cooling Unit: Removal
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect the leakage of refrigerant.
Specified Amount:
Dual A/C: 900 +/- 50 g (31.74 +/- 1.76 oz.)
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION
- REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH, RH
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH, RH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM LH, RH
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH, RH
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL
- REMOVE ROOM PARTITION TRIM
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
- REMOVE DECK SIDE BOARD LH, RH
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM
- DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
- REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT
- W/ Cool box models:
Remove the 4 cool box set bolts.
- Remove the duct No. 3.
- Remove the duct No. 5.
- Remove the duct No. 1, 2, 4.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
- Remove the rear cooling unit.
- W/ Cool box models:
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.