Section 394 (Cooling Unit): Disassembly

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REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR LINEAR CONTROLLER
Remove the 2 screws and blower motor linear controller.
SEPARATE UPPER AND LOWER UNIT CASES

Fig 1: Separating Upper & Lower Cases
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1. Disconnect the connector clamp of thermistor from upper unit case.
2. Using a knife, cut off the each packing.
3. Remove a clip and 6 screws, and grommet.
4. Separate the upper and lower unit case, then pull out the thermistor from evaporator.
REMOVE EVAPORATOR FROM LOWER UNIT CASE
NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.

Add 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)

Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts and separate the expansion valve, evaporator and tubes.

Fig 2: Removing Expansion Valve Using Wrench
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Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes and valve.