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Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE THERMISTOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector clamp.
    2. Release the 4 claws and remove the harness from the plate.
    3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the thermistor from the A/C unit case.
      Fig 1: Pulling Out Thermistor From A/C Unit Case Using Screwdriver
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      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Release the 2 claws and remove the thermistor from the bracket plate.
      Fig 2: Removing Thermistor From Bracket Plate
      G02926851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE EVAPORATOR 
    1. Remove the 7 screws.
    2. Pull out the evaporator from the A/C unit case.
    3. Remove the packing.
      Fig 3: Removing 7 Screws & Evaporator
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  3. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE 
    1. Remove the evaporator cover.
    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts, and separate the expansion valve and evaporator.
      Fig 4: Removing 2 Bolts Using 5 MM Hexagon Wrench
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  4. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and 3 clamps.
    2. Remove the passenger air duct subassembly.
    3. Pull out the heater radiator from the A/C unit case.
      Fig 5: Removing 4 Screws, 3 Clamps & Heater Radiator
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