Automatic Air Conditioner: Removal & Installation Nissan Pathfinder III

Oil Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compressor

After replacing any of the following major components, add the correct amount of oil to the system.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 72

1. Remove the rear finisher assembly from the back of the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S42292791122007112100000) ".
2. Remove the four screws and remove the rear air control. see scheme 161: Locating Rear Air Control Screws

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front grille. Refer to " «FRONT GRILLE»(ref-272566-S40651199132007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the ambient sensor 1 (1) electrical connector. <==: Front NOTE: Both of the ambient sensors are located behind the front grille, below the hood latch. The upper ambient sensor 1 (1) provides input for the automatic A/C system. The lower ambient sensor 2 (2) provides input for the compass/temperature driver information system.
3. Release the ambient sensor 1 (1) clip and then remove the ambient sensor 1 (1). see scheme 162: Identifying Ambient Sensor

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 73

1. Remove the cluster lid D. Refer to " «CLUSTER LID D»(ref-272556-S08952511732007112100000) ".
2. Remove the two screws and remove the in-vehicle sensor. see scheme 163: Identifying In-Vehicle Sensor Screws

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation

The optical sensor is located in the top center of the instrument panel. Refer to " REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Identifying Optical Sensor. Scheme 74

Scheme 75

1. Remove the front kick plate. Refer to " «KICK PLATES»(ref-272566-S17545391612007112100000) ".
2. Remove the lower dash side finisher. Refer to " «LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER»(ref-272566-S26621336972007112100000) ".
3. Remove the front pillar lower finisher. Refer to " «FRONT PILLAR LOWER FINISHER»(ref-272566-S18598957262007112100000) ".
4. Remove the assist grip handle.
5. Remove the front pillar upper finisher. Refer to " «FRONT PILLAR UPPER FINISHER»(ref-272566-S28887535262007112100000) ".
6. Remove the lower glove box. Refer to " «LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH AND LOWER GLOVE BOX»(ref-272556-S09741219312007112100000) ".
7. Remove the upper glove box (cluster lid E). Refer to " «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(ref-272556-S01389860782007112100000) ".
8. Disconnect the intake sensor electrical connector. NOTE: The intake sensor is located on the top of the front heater and cooling unit assembly next to the A/C evaporator cover.
9. Twist the intake sensor to remove the intake sensor from the front heater and cooling unit assembly. see scheme 165: Identifying Intake Sensor And Front Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Identifying Front Blower Motor Components. Scheme 76

Identifying Rear Blower Motor Components. Scheme 77

1. Remove the lower glove box assembly. Refer to " «LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH AND LOWER GLOVE BOX»(ref-272556-S09741219312007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the front blower motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the three screws and remove the front blower motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S00307413942007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the rear blower motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the three screws and remove the rear blower motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REPLACEMENT TIMING

Replacement of the two in-cabin microfilters is recommended on a regular interval depending on the driving conditions. Refer to " PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ". It may also be necessary to replace the two in-cabin microfilters as part of a component replacement if the in-cabin microfilters are damaged.

Scheme 78

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Scheme 80

1. Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides so that it will open completely allowing it to hang by the cord. see scheme 169: Identifying Pressing Position Of Lower Glove Box
2. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cooling unit housing. see scheme 170: Identifying In-Cabin Microfilter Cover
4. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and cooling unit housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and cooling unit housing. NOTE: The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should point downward. see scheme 171: Inserting In-Cabin Microfilter Into Front Heater And Cooling Unit Housing
5. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover. see scheme 172: Identifying In-Cabin Microfilter Cover
6. Close the lower glove box completely.

Identifying Front Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Components With Torque Specification. Scheme 81

Identifying Rear Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Components With Torque Specification. Scheme 82

Scheme 83

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to " «DISCHARGING REFRIGERANT»(ref-272532-S40168020382007112100000) ".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-272537-S36340195902007112100000) ".
3. Remove the front heater core pipes RH nut. see scheme 175: Identifying Front Heater Core Pipes Nut
4. Disconnect the front heater core hoses from the front heater core.
5. Disconnect the high- and low-pressure A/C pipes from the front expansion valve.
6. Move the two front seats to the rearmost position on the seat track.
7. Remove the instrument panel and console panel. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-272556-S27491601032007112100000) ".
8. Remove the two front floor ducts.
9. Remove the steering column. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-272541-S20267569992007112100000) ".
10. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness at the RH and LH in-line connector brackets, and the fuse block (SMJ) electrical connectors. Refer to " «HARNESS LAYOUT»(ref-272534-S26837428942007112100000) ".
11. Remove the covers then remove the three steering member bolts from each side to disconnect the steering member from the vehicle body.
12. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member, from the vehicle. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the seats and interior trim panels when removing the front heater and cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member. Use suitable plugs on the heater core pipes to prevent coolant leakage.
13. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly from the steering member.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to " CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ". Recharge the A/C system. Refer to " EVACUATING SYSTEM AND CHARGING REFRIGERANT ".

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to " «DISCHARGING REFRIGERANT»(ref-272532-S40168020382007112100000) ".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-272537-S36340195902007112100000) ".
3. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
4. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses from the rear heater core.
5. Disconnect the rear A/C high- and low-pressure A/C pipes from the rear expansion valve.
6. Disconnect the following electrical connectors: Rear blower motor Rear blower motor resistor Rear air mix door motor
7. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.
8. Remove the three bolts to remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to " CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ". Recharge the A/C system. Refer to " EVACUATING SYSTEM AND CHARGING REFRIGERANT ".

Scheme 84

Identifying Rear Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Components With Torque Specification. Scheme 85

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the three screws and remove the front heater core cover.
3. Remove the front heater core and evaporator pipe bracket.
4. Remove the front heater core. NOTE: If the in-cabin microfilters are contaminated from coolant leaking from the front heater core, replace the in-cabin microfilters with new ones before installing the new front heater core. see scheme 178: Identifying In-Cabin Microfilter Cover

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Partially drain the engine cooling system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-272537-S36340195902007112100000) ".
2. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S00307413942007112100000) ".
3. Remove the rear heater core bracket.
4. Remove the heater core.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Heater Pump

Scheme 86

1. Partially drain the engine cooling system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-272537-S36340195902007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the heater pump electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the two heater hoses.
4. Remove the heater pump from the bracket securing the heater pump to the cowl top. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the heater pump, replace the heater pump as an assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 87

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the steering member from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
3. Disconnect the intake door motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the three screws and remove the intake door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 88

1. Remove the instrument panel side finisher. Refer to " «LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER»(ref-272566-S26621336972007112100000) ".
2. Remove the lower instrument cover. Refer to " «LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH AND LOWER GLOVE BOX»(ref-272556-S09741219312007112100000) ".
3. Disconnect the mode door motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the three screws and remove the mode door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Identifying Air Mix Door Motors Components (Front Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly). Scheme 89

1. Remove the instrument panel side finisher. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
2. Remove the lower instrument panel RH. Refer to " «LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH AND LOWER GLOVE BOX»(ref-272556-S09741219312007112100000) ".
3. Disconnect the air mix door motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the three screws and remove the air mix door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the steering member from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
3. Disconnect the air mix door motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the three screws and remove the air mix door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 90

1. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the rear air mix door motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the three screws and remove the rear air mix door motor. see scheme 183: Identifying Rear Air Mix Door Motor Electrical Connector

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 91

1. Disconnect the variable blower control electrical connector.
2. Remove the two screws and remove the variable blower control.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 92

1. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the rear blower motor resistor electrical connector.
3. Remove the two screws and remove the rear blower motor resistor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 93

Identifying Ducts Components (Rear Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly). Scheme 94

Identifying Rear Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Components. Scheme 95

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the defroster nozzle.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S29751916822007112100000) ".
3. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S29751916822007112100000) ".
3. Remove the RH or LH ventilator duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S29751916822007112100000) ".
3. Remove the defroster nozzle.
4. Remove the RH and LH ventilator ducts.
5. Remove the RH and LH side demister ducts.
6. Remove the center ventilator duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
2. Remove the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S29751916822007112100000) ".
3. Remove the floor connector duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the center console. Refer to " «CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-272556-S29751916822007112100000) ".
2. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-272566-S06022437532007112100000) ".
3. Remove the clips and remove the front and rear floor ducts.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
2. Remove the headliner. Refer to " «HEADLINING»(ref-272566-S14456386902007112100000) ". NOTE: The rear headliner duct (connected to the rear upper overhead duct) is part of the headliner and is replaced as an assembly.
3. Remove the clips and remove the rear upper and lower overhead ducts.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
2. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way.
3. Remove the clips and remove the side rear floor duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the necessary interior trim panel(s) to access the grille. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-272556-S27491601032007112100000) ". NOTE: The overhead grilles are part of the headliner. To replace the overhead grilles the headliner must be replaced. Refer to " «HEADLINING»(ref-272566-S14456386902007112100000) ".
2. Remove the grille from the interior trim panel.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Identifying Refrigerant System Charging Equipment. Scheme 96

Identifying Evacuating System And Charging Refrigerant System Components. Scheme 97

Identifying Diagnostic Flow Chart. Scheme 98

Scheme 99

Scheme 100

Note. Refer to " PRECAUTIONS FOR REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ".

Scheme 101

1. Discharge the A/C refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to " «ROTATION»(ref-272554-S36226444522007112100000) ".
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the front left mud guard.
5. Remove the front left splash shield.
6. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to " «AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT»(ref-272536-S29647658352007112100000) ".
7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to " «DRIVE BELTS»(ref-272536-S38369371522007112100000) ".
8. Disconnect the compressor harness connector.
9. Disconnect both the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose and front low-pressure flexible A/C hose from the compressor. CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Remove the A/C compressor bolts using power tools.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 102

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Scheme 104

Scheme 105

Scheme 106

1. Remove the compressor. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR»(ref-272532-S13385068872007112100000) ".
2. Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary using Tool as shown. Tool number: J-44614
3. Remove the clutch disc. see scheme 196: Removing Center Bolt
4. Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable tool. see scheme 197: Removing Snap Ring
5. Remove the pulley using Tool with a small adapter. Position the small adapter on the end of the drive shaft and the center of the puller on the small adapter. Tool number: KV99233130 (J-29884) CAUTION: To prevent deformation of the pulley groove, the puller claws should be hooked under the pulley groove and not into the pulley groove. (Scheme 83): Identifying Puller On Compressor Pulley
6. Remove the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver, remove the three magnet coil fixing screws and remove the magnet coil. (Scheme 84): Identifying Magnet Coil

1. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to " «ROTATION»(ref-272554-S36226444522007112100000) ".
2. Remove the front left mud guard.
3. Remove the front left splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
5. Remove the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to " «ROTATION»(ref-272554-S36226444522007112100000) ".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
5. Remove the front low pressure A/C pipe. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR FRONT LOW-PRESSURE A/C PIPE»(ref-272532-S00751056042007112100000) ".
6. Remove the front high-pressure A/C pipe. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to " «ROTATION»(ref-272554-S36226444522007112100000) ".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the front low-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ".

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the heater pump connector.
3. Remove the heater pump from the bracket and reposition out of the way. Do not disconnect the heater hoses from the heater pump.
4. Remove the front low-pressure A/C pipe. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272566-S14902831532007112100000) ".
3. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

Scheme 107

Scheme 108

1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to " «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-272533-S40653759072007112100000) ".
2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-272537-S36340195902007112100000) ".
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
5. Remove the rear bumper. Refer to " «REAR BUMPER»(ref-272566-S22685889382007112100000) ".
6. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe and vent pipe from the lower fuel filler hose and fuel tank.
7. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR»(ref-272566-S02329628102007112100000) ".
8. Disconnect the chassis harness connector.
9. Remove the front and rear RH wheels and tires. Refer to " «WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY»(ref-272554-S05402799822007112100000) ".
10. Disconnect the fuel feed hose quick connectors. Disconnect the quick connectors as follows: Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube. If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling. CAUTION: The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary. Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector. Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube. Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube. Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection. Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced. When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semitransparent colored retainer). (Scheme 90): Connecting Fuel Tube Quick Connectors To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown. (Scheme 91): Applying Plastic Bags To Cover Quick Connector
11. Disconnect the frame mounted brake tubes from the brake system. Refer to " «BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE»(ref-272550-S41496751302007112100000) ".
12. Remove the upper radiator mounting plates. Refer to " «RADIATOR»(ref-272537-S37741339852007112100000) ".
13. Disconnect the A/C lines ground strap.
14. Disconnect the exhaust system ground strap. Refer to " «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-272538-S38304435472007112100000) ".
15. Disconnect each end of the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272532-S31960327782007112100000) ". CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
16. Remove the front floor heat shield.
17. Remove the heater pipe heat shield.
18. Disconnect the steering column from the power steering gear. Refer to " «POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE»(ref-272541-S13806646412007112100000) ".
19. Set four suitable jacks at the body mount points to support the vehicle body when it is separated from the frame.
20. Remove the body mount bolts. Refer to " «BODY REPAIR»(ref-272545-S06847977352007112100000) ".
21. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the frame from the body [approximately 457 mm (18 in)] until there is sufficient clearance for the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes from the body.
22. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 109

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector and remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the condenser fins. (Scheme 92): Identifying Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Harness Connector

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to " «RADIATOR»(ref-272537-S37741339852007112100000) ". CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
3. Disconnect the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose and the front high-pressure A/C pipe from the condenser. CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.
5. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
6. Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets and remove the condenser. (Scheme 93): Identifying Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Harness Connector

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

Identifying Front Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly Components. Scheme 110

1. Remove the front heater core. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER CORE»(ref-272532-S20564932622007112100000) ".
2. Separate the heater and cooling unit case.
3. Remove the front evaporator.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to " «REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S00307413942007112100000) ".
2. Remove the rear blower motor.
3. Remove the rear blower speed resistor.
4. Remove the rear air mix door motor. see scheme 212: Identifying Rear Air Mix Door Motor And Heater Core Hoses
5. Remove the rear duct and blend door assembly. Refer to " «DEFROSTER NOZZLE»(ref-272532-S36982455042007112100000) ".
6. Disassemble the rear heater and cooling unit assembly to remove the rear evaporator.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY»(ref-272532-S08145816312007112100000) ".
3. Remove the front heater core and evaporator pipes grommet.
4. Remove the front expansion valve.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Expansion valve bolts : Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-272532-S36234157602007112100000) ".
2. Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH access door.
3. Disconnect the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes from the rear expansion valve. CAUTION: Cap or wrap the A/C refrigerant pipe ends with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air and contaminants.
4. Remove the expansion valve.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Expansion valve bolts : Refer to " COMPONENTS ".

A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to " COMPONENTS ".