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CJHenderson

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Removing the Air conditioner
« on: February 23, 2017, 19:36:32 »
I'm having trouble getting the air conditioner out from under the dash. I removed several screws from under the AC unit but unable to go any further because it looks like the bezel needs to come off first and any screws that I can see has been removed. Any suggestion short of tying a chain around it and yanking it out will be very much appreciated.
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Re: Removing the Air conditioner
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 21:09:54 »
If its a Fridgking unit then there should be 4 holes on the bottom of the unit twards the front to access 4 screws/bolts where it attaches to the dash. You will need a long screwdriver or extension. There may also be a strap at the firewall at the rear.
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Re: Removing the Air conditioner
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2017, 21:25:40 »
I think it is a Fridgking but I see no markings identifying it. I do know one thing though it's not going back in. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Removing the Air conditioner
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2017, 01:03:50 »
I just did mine. Along the front bottom edge of the frigidking, there are plugs along the bottom. I think 4. Remove those and insert a screwdriver to remove the screws. They are way up inside. In fact, the top edge of the unit is where they secure into the bottom edge of the dash area. Next, in the  footwell at the back, there are two screws under the blower -you loosen and the unit will slide up off the mount. Next, on the kick panel, there were two screws also, easily visible. Not all may agree with what I did next but I just cut the heavy black wire going to the power and the light black wire going to the compressor. Then you can drop the entire unit down.  Make sure to use two wrenches on the two hose ends for each of the fittings. One off the expansion valve and one off the evaporator. If you don't, the tubes will twist. Then the entire unit comes out in  one piece including the wiring harness which you must disconnect. I found it easier to remove the smaller hose from the dryer mounted just outside on the firewall then you only have to wrestle one hose under the dash- again- use a wrench on either side to break loose!

Last, it works best taking the glove box out too prior to any steps. I just rebuilt my system and ready to reinstall!  Good luck. Rob

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Re: Removing the Air conditioner
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2017, 01:07:09 »
Also, be very careful of the unit. The plastic along the front edge is very brittle over time. If you have no plans to reinstall, it's very valuable to someone restoring theirs and will fetch a decent price. So resist the chain!!! Getting it out in one piece is the best protection for it