CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
for HFC-134a(R134a):
for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):
REMOVE POP UP HOOD LIFTER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 clips.
Detach the clamp and remove the hood lock release lever protector.
REMOVE ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and lower arm bracket brace sub-assembly RH.
REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and lower arm bracket brace sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly RH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the clamps and disconnect the engine room main wire.
for LHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the hood lock control cover LH.
Remove the screw.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the hood lock control cover RH.
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Bolt |
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Sub-Radiator Support Cushion |
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Remove in this Direction |
Remove the 5 bolts.
While lifting the upper radiator support sub-assembly upwards, detach the 2 sub-radiator support cushions and remove the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the upper radiator support sub-assembly, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid tube sub-assembly A and No. 1 cooler bracket from the cooler condenser assembly.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the liquid tube sub-assembly A.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Detach the claws.
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Remove in this Direction |
While lifting the cooler condenser assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration, detach the guide and remove the cooler condenser assembly.
Note
When removing the cooler condenser assembly, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly and radiator assembly.