145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   AIR CONDITIONING CASING - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED   5040C12   

Detail     Detail
Removing ( Refitting )

Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Introduction).

   Op. 5040 AIR CONDITIONING CASING AND COMPONENTS

- Drain the coolant.

   Op. 0010T84 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT - DEHYDRATING AND REPRESSURIZING

- Drain the engine coolant.

   Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

- According to the vehicle engine type, remove any parts that hinder the disconnection of the following pipes:

- air conditioning system pipe connection on expansion valve

- fluid supply and return pipes to the air conditioning casing heater.

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1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the connectors (1b) and (1c) for the air conditioning system pipes from the expansion valve.

Seal the connectors that have been disconnected using suitable plugs to prevent dampness and impurities from entering the system.

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1. Disconnect the rapid connectors for the air conditioning casing heater supply and return pipes.

- Work on both sides.

    Op. 7040A65 CONSOLE SIDE CLOSING (ONE) - R.R.

    Op. 3380A44 HANDBRAKE/LINKAGE PROTECTION - R+R

    Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

    Op. 2125C02 GEAR CONTROL LEVER OUTER GAITER R R

    Op. 7040L20 TUNNEL COVER - R.R

    Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

    Op. 7040A98 INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED


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1. Working on the right side of the tunnel, disconnect the condensation drainage pipe (1b) from the air conditioning casing (1b), after having released it from the retainer (1c).

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1. Disconnect the earth lead (1a) and the electrical connection (1b).

 

 

Description

  

Connector
 

1a

  

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT EARTH

  

   See C016 AIR CONDITIONING UNIT EARTH
 

1b

  

FRONT/AIR CONDITIONING - HEATER COUPLING

  

   See D008 FRONT/AIR CONDITIONING-HEATER COUPLING

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1. Release the rear seat air ducts and remove them.

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1. Release the support for the wiring from the air conditioning casing.

2. Remove the air conditioner casing.
Refitting ( Removing )

- Check that the air conditioner casing is not damaged.

- Position the air conditioning casing.

- Attach the support for the wiring to the air conditioning casing.

- Position the rear seat air ducts and attach them.

- Connect the electrical connection.

- Connect the earth lead.

- Attach the condensation drainage pipe to the air conditioning casing and attach it to the retainer.

   Op. 7040A98 INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED

   Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

   Op. 7040L20 TUNNEL COVER - R.R

   Op. 2125C02 GEAR CONTROL LEVER OUTER GAITER R R

   Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

   Op. 3380A44 HANDBRAKE/LINKAGE PROTECTION - R+R

   Op. 7040A65 CONSOLE SIDE CLOSING (ONE) - R.R.

- Connect the rapid connectors for the supply and return pipes to the air conditioning casing heater.

Replace the O-rings for the connectors. Only use green coloured seals that are resistant to R134A coolant.

Lubricate the connector threads using anti-freeze.

- Connect the connectors for the air conditioning system pipes to the expansion valve and screw in the nut, then tighten it to the recommended torque.

 

Component

 

Fixing

 

dia

 

Value (daNm)

 

Validity

 

Evaporator inlet/outlet connector

 

Nut

 

M6

 

0.7 รท 1.1

 

- Refit any parts removed to gain access to the following pipes:

- air conditioning system pipe connection on expansion valve

- fluid supply and return pipes to the air conditioning casing heater.

- Repressurize the engine coolant.

   Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

- Repressurize the coolant.

   Op. 0010T84 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT - DEHYDRATING AND REPRESSURIZING