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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS 
  2. REMOVE DRAIN HOSE 
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Radiator
    G00888960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR 
    1. Remove the screw and clamp.
    2. Pull out the heater radiator.
  4. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY 

    Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.

  5. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTOR 

    Remove the 3 screws and servomotor.

  6. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR 

    Remove the 2 screws and servomotor.

  7. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE 
    1. Pry out the packing.

      HINT:

      At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Do not reuse the packing.

    2. Using SST, remove the 2 bolts, then separate the expansion valve, and tube connector.
      1. SST 07110-61050
      2. Torque: 4.1 N.m (42 kgf.cm, 36 in.lbf) 

    HINT:

    At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the valve.

  8. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the 2 claws and sensor from bracket plate.
  9. REMOVE EVAPORATOR 
    1. Remove air mix servomotor.
      1. Disconnect the connector.
      2. Remove the 3 screws and servomotor.
      Fig 2: Removing Servomotor
      G00888961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove tube and accessory.
      1. Pry out packing.

        HINT:

        At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Do not reuse the packing.

        Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Tube & Accessory
        G00888962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and the tube and accessory.
        1. SST 07110-61050
        2. Torque: 4.1 N.m (42 kgf.cm, 36 in.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 tube.

      3. Remove screw and drain pipe.
    3. Remove evaporator.
      1. Remove the screw and drain hose.
      2. Remove the 4 screws and cover.
      3. Pull out the evaporator.

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.

      1. Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.) 
      2. Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent 
  10. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM HEATER CASE 
  11. REMOVE AIR DUCT 
    Fig 4: Removing Evaporator
    G00888963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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