CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
for HFC-134a(R134a):
for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
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 (WITH ELEMENT) CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER INLET
| *a | Connector |
Detach the guide.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the connector.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the vacuum hose.
Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the connector.
Loosen the No. 2 air cleaner hose clamp.
| *1 | Air Cleaner Support | - | - |
| *a | Clamp | - | - |
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No. 2 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp | - | - |
Remove the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet from the clamp.
Remove the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet from the air cleaner support.
Note
When removing the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet, be careful not to lose the air cleaner support on the underside of the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER RH
Detach the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover RH.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH (for LHD)
REMOVE HOOD LOCK 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 UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
for LHD:
Detach the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.
for RHD:
Detach the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.
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Bolt |
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Radiator Support Cushion |
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Remove in this Direction |
Remove the 5 bolts.
While lifting the upper radiator support upwards, detach the 2 radiator support cushions and remove the upper radiator support.
Note
When disconnecting the upper radiator support, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, sub radiator assembly and radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip to disconnect the radiator hose sub-assembly.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the sub radiator assembly or radiator hose sub-assembly.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using pliers, grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip to disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose sub-assembly.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the sub radiator assembly or No. 2 radiator hose sub-assembly.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid tube sub-assembly A and No. 1 cooler refrigerant hose 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 claw.
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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 and sub radiator assembly.
Note
When removing the cooler condenser assembly and sub radiator assembly, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, sub radiator assembly and radiator assembly.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
Remove the 2 bolts and the sub radiator assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.