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Ventilation System (Component Removal & Installation): Removal & Installation Suzuki Equator I

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REPLACEMENT TIMING

Replacement of the two in-cabin microfilters is recommended on a regular interval depending on the driving conditions. Refer to [ INTRODUCTION OF 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.

In-Cabin Microfilter: Removal and Installation

Refer to [ IN-CABIN MICROFILTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]

Scheme 178

Scheme 178: Removal
Scheme 178: Removal

Scheme 179

Scheme 179
Scheme 179
  1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  2. Remove the front air control from cluster lid C. For type 1, remove the four screws (A) securing the front air control (1) to cluster lid C. For type 2, remove the four screws securing the front air control to cluster lid C.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 180

Scheme 180: REMOVAL
Scheme 180: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the front kick plate. Refer to [ «BODY SIDE TRIM: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375698-S35253220412010102800000) ]
  2. Remove the lower dash side finisher. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  3. Remove the front pillar lower finisher. Refer to [ «BODY SIDE TRIM: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375698-S35253220412010102800000) ]
  4. Remove the assist grip handle
  5. Remove the front pillar upper finisher. Refer to [ «BODY SIDE TRIM: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375698-S35253220412010102800000) ]
  6. Remove the lower glove box. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  7. Remove the upper glove box (cluster lid E). Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  8. Disconnect the intake sensor electrical connector. NOTE: The intake sensor is located on the top of the heater and cooling unit assembly next to the A/C evaporator cover.
  9. Twist the intake sensor to remove the intake sensor from the heater and cooling unit assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 181

Scheme 181: Blower Motor: Component
Scheme 181: Blower Motor: Component
  1. Remove the lower glove box assembly. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  2. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the three screws and remove the blower motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 182

Scheme 182: Variable Blower Control: Removal and Installation
Scheme 182: Variable Blower Control: Removal and Installation
  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 183

Scheme 183: Front Blower Motor Resistor: Removal and Installation
Scheme 183: Front Blower Motor Resistor: Removal and Installation
  1. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the two screws and remove the blower motor resistor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 184

Scheme 184: Heater & Cooling Unit Assembly: Component
Scheme 184: Heater & Cooling Unit Assembly: Component

Scheme 185

Scheme 185: REMOVAL
Scheme 185: REMOVAL
  1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to [ «HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE»(ref-375746-S28364409192010102800000) ]
  2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to [ «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-375740-S19773137712010102800000) ] (QR25DE), [ «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-375748-S18727906452010102800000) ] (VQ40DE).
  3. Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
  4. For vehicles equipped with the VQ40DE engine, remove the RH heater core pipes nut.
  5. Disconnect the heater core hoses from the heater core.
  6. Disconnect the high- and low-pressure A/C pipes from the expansion valve.
  7. Move the two front seats to the rearmost position on the seat track.
  8. Remove the instrument panel and console panel. Refer to [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ]
  9. Remove the two front floor ducts.
  10. Remove the steering column. Refer to [ «STEERING COLUMN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375696-S17074320782010102800000) ]
  11. 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-375701-S25046587452010102800000) ]
  12. Remove the covers then remove the three steering member bolts from each side to disconnect the steering member from the vehicle body.
  13. Remove the 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 heater and cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member. Use suitable plugs on the heater core pipes to prevent coolant leakage.
  14. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly from the steering member.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONReplace the O-ring of the low-pressure A/C pipe and high-pressure A/C pipe with a new one, and apply compressor oil to the O-ring for installation. After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to [ CHECKING OF REFRIGERANT LEAKS ].

Note. Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to [ CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ] (QR25DE), [ CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ] (VQ40DE). Recharge the A/C system. Refer to [ HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ].

Scheme 186

Scheme 186: Evaporator: Removal and Installation
Scheme 186: Evaporator: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the heater core. Refer to [ «HEATER CORE: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S14731564092010102800000) ].
  2. Separate the heater and cooling unit case.
  3. Remove the evaporator.
  4. Remove the expansion valve.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONReplace the O-rings on the A/C low-pressure flexible A/C hose and the high-pressure A/C pipe with new ones. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings for installation.

Scheme 187

Scheme 187: Heater Core: Component
Scheme 187: Heater Core: Component
  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the three screws and remove the heater core cover.
  3. Remove the heater core and evaporator pipe bracket.
  4. Remove the heater core. NOTE: If the in-cabin microfilters are contaminated from coolant leaking from the heater core, replace the in-cabin microfilters with new ones before installing the new heater core.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 188

Scheme 188: Intake Door Motor: Removal and Installation
Scheme 188: Intake Door Motor: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Disconnect the intake door motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the three screws and remove the intake door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 189

Scheme 189: Mode Door Motor: Removal and Installation
Scheme 189: Mode Door Motor: Removal and Installation
  1. 1)Remove the BCM. Refer to [ «BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375707-S26099966112010102800000) ]
  2. Disconnect the mode door motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the three screws and remove the mode door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 190

Scheme 190: Air Mix Door Motor: Component
Scheme 190: Air Mix Door Motor: Component
  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Disconnect the air mix door motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the three screws and remove the air mix door motor.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 191

Scheme 191: Ducts and Grilles: Component
Scheme 191: Ducts and Grilles: Component

Scheme 192

Scheme 192
Scheme 192
  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the defroster nozzle.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the RH or LH ventilator duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the defroster nozzle.
  3. Remove the RH and LH ventilator ducts.
  4. Remove the RH and LH side demister ducts.
  5. Remove the center ventilator duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to [ «HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT»(ref-375754-S11218736352010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the floor connector duct.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to [ «FLOOR TRIM: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-375698-S33580022382010102800000) ]
  2. Remove the clips and front and rear floor ducts.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove the interior trim panel as necessary that contains the grille to be removed. Refer to [ «BODY SIDE TRIM: COMPONENT»(ref-375698-S01814920362010102800000) ] and [ «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-375695-S16229198292010102800000) ].
  2. Remove the grille from the interior trim panel.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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