87 01 19 Installing and removing the heating/air-conditioning unit · 1. Removethe covers over the heating/air-con- 6. L

911 Carrera (996) Air conditioning 87 01 19 Installing and removing the heating/air-conditioning unit Removal 1. Removethe covers over the heating/air-con- 6. Loosen instrumentpanel and unclip right side ditioning system, battery and fluid tank: Dis- upwards. Disconnectthe electrical plug con- connect and remove the battery. nections. 2. Removethe refrigerant by suction using the service unit. 3. Detach the air-conditioninglines at the ex- pansion valve. Immediatelyclose connections and lines with plugs so that they are air-tight. 4. Removesteering wheel and loosen steering- column panel. Comply with safety regulations when handling airbag units (see Repair Group 69). 5. Undo the central screw (clamp)on the steering column switch from below and pull it 92 -97 forwards slightly. Removethe cover at the top and disconnect the electrical plug connec- 7. Removesteering-columncover (4 screws). tions. Removethe steering column switch. 46 -97 107 -96 87 01 19 Installing and removing the heating/air-conditioning unit 87 -25 Printed in Germany, 1997 9968725