REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replacement of the two in-cabin microfilters is recommended on a regular interval depending on the driving conditions. Refer to " FOR USA AND CANADA: INTRODUCTION TO PERIODIC MAINTENANCE " (United States and Canada) or " FOR MEXICO: PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " (Mexico). 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.
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- Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides as shown in illustration below so that it will open completely, allowing it to hang by the cord.
- Gently lift up on the tab then pull the in-cabin microfilter cover down to remove the cover. CAUTION: Use care when lifting up on the tab to avoid damaging it.
- Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cooling unit housing.
- 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 as shown in illustration below. 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.
- Install the in-cabin microfilter cover making sure the lock tab is securely locked in place as shown in illustration below.
- Close the lower glove box completely.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL
- Remove the optical sensor and bezel from the center of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the optical sensor connector.
- Remove the optical sensor from the bezel.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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- Remove the upper glove box. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519812-S30691432712012122900000) ".
- 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.
- Remove the intake sensor from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 screws and the blower motor resistor.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Note. When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519826-S21149655882012122900000) ".
- Separate the heater and cooling unit case.
- Remove the front evaporator and expansion valve assembly.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
| CAUTION | Do not reuse O-rings. Apply A/C oil to the O-rings on the front A/C low-pressure flexible A/C hose and the front high-pressure A/C pipe for installation. |
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- Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519826-S21149655882012122900000) ".
- Remove the rear blower motor.
- Remove the variable blower control (rear).
- Remove the rear air mix door motor.
- Remove the rear duct and blend door assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519826-S28726314902012122900000) ".
- Disassemble the rear heater and cooling unit assembly to remove the rear evaporator.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
| CAUTION | Do not reuse O-rings. Apply A/C oil to the O-rings on the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes for installation. After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. |
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to " «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-519773-S12950466872012122900000) ".
- Reposition the third row seat out of the way.
- Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH access door.
- 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.
- Remove the expansion valve.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Expansion valve bolts: Refer to " COMPONENT ".
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt: Refer to " COMPONENT ".
| CAUTION | Do not reuse O-rings. Apply A/C oil to the O-rings on the rear expansion valve and the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes for installation. After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. |
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- Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519826-S21149655882012122900000) ".
- Remove the steering member from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
- Disconnect the intake door motor electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 screws and the intake door motor.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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- Remove the BCM. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-519820-S41424990012012122900000) ".
- Disconnect the mode door motor electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 screws and the mode door motor.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.