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Front Cooling Unit: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector clamp.
    2. Remove the 8 screws and No. 1 cooler cover.
    3. Remove the evaporator.
    4. Remove the air refiner filter.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Cooler Cover Screws
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  2. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor from the evaporator.
      Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Temperature Sensor
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  3. REMOVE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE 
    1. Remove the grommet.
    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and remove the expansion valve and tube from the evaporator.
      NOTE: Cover the opening of the disconnected parts to prevent them from entering moisture or dirt.
    3. Remove the 4 O-rings from the tube and expansion valve.
  4. REMOVE DRAIN HOSE 
    Fig 3: Removing Cooler Expansion Valve Bolts
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