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HVAC Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Disable air bag system referring to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM  :Advanced Air Bag  or DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM  :Except Advanced Air Bag  .
  3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system using recovery and recycling equipment referring to "RECOVERY " in Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with Refrigerant .
  4. Drain engine coolant and disconnect heater hoses (1) from HVAC unit.
  5. Disconnect suction hose (2) and condenser outlet hose (3) by removing attaching bolt (4).
    Fig 1: Identifying Heater Hoses, Suction Hose, Condenser Outlet Hose And Bolt
    G08894543Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove instrument panel referring to INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Disconnect rear duct from HVAC unit.
  8. Detach wiring, connectors and clamps from HVAC unit.
  9. Remove HVAC unit (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying HVAC Unit
    G08894544Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.