AIR FILTER INSPECTION
- Verify that there is no damage, excessive dirt or abnormal odor on the air filter.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the air filter.
Note. The air filter cannot be reused by cleaning it with water or compressed air.
EVAPORATOR INSPECTION
- Inspect the evaporator for damage, cracks and oil leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the evaporator.
- Visually inspect the fins for bending.
- If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
HEATER CORE INSPECTION
- Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks and water leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
- Visually inspect the fins for bending. If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
- Visually inspect the heater hose for deformation.
- Repair with pliers if there is deformation. If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
CONDENSER INSPECTION
- Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser.
- Visually inspect the fins for clogging of foreign material. If any fins are clogged, remove the foreign material.
- Visually inspect the fins for bending. If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten fins.
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- Remove the battery.
- Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]»(ref-367618-S14848159782010072700000) .)
- Remove the windshield washer tank. (See «WINDSHIELD WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-367673-S42186090792010072700000) .)
- Remove the PCM. (See «PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]»(ref-367617-S28888613132010072700000) .)
- Remove the EPS control module. (See «EPS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-367652-S31284786282010072700000) .)
- Remove the front suspension tower bar. (MT) (See «FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MT]»(ref-367650-S11111731452010072700000) .)
- Remove the bracket.
- Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See «REFRIGERANT CHARGING»(ref-367641-S12059913632010072700000) .)
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-367651-S16887864132010072700000) .)
- Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the piping and connecting parts to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See «REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST»(ref-367641-S04501745152010072700000) .)