Section 591 (Rear A/C 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 the leakage of refrigerant.

    Specified amount: 

    Dual A/C: 1050 +/- 50 g (37.03 +/- 1.76 oz.) 

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR 
    NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHORS 
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  6. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR GARNISH 
  7. REMOVE REAR WINDOW SIDE GARNISH RH 
  8. REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL RH 
  9. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  10. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Liquid & Suction Tubes
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    Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes.

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
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