AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1KR-FE)

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  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2NR-FKE)

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  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1ND-TV)

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  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL

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  9. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH

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  10. REMOVE INNER COWL TOP TO COWL BRACE

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  11. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

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  12. REMOVE BOOSTER VACUUM TUBE (for 1ND-TV)


    1. A0047Z4C02
      *1 Vacuum Hose

      Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the booster vacuum tube.

  13. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY B


    1. A004A6E

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Turn the hook connector clockwise and disconnect the suction tube sub-assembly B.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction tube sub-assembly B.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  14. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A


    1. Disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly A.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.

      Note

      Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  15. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH SUPPORT (for 1ND-TV)

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  16. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B


    1. A0048UL

      Slide the clip and disconnect the water hose sub-assembly B from the air conditioning unit.

  17. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00479X

      Slide the clip and disconnect the water hose sub-assembly from the air conditioning unit.

  18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  21. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A0049VT

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. A0049DU

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the heater to register duct assembly.

  22. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A0049DU

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the heater to register duct assembly.

  23. REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

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  24. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A004AQW

      Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps, then disconnect the wire harness.

    2. A0049WQ

      Disengage the 2 claws and 3 guides and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A00492S

      Open the floor carpet so that the rear No. 2 air duct can be removed and installed from the vehicle.

    2. A0047WO

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A0048Z6

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A0046ZW

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  28. SEPARATE DRAIN COOLER HOSE


    1. A004B8H

      Separate the drain cooler hose.

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (except Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A004B0P

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and screw, then remove the instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A00484V

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and screw, then remove the instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  31. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A004AZM

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A004AIL

      Disengage the clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connectors on the front side.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    4. A00497KE02

      Disconnect the back side connectors and remove the instrument panel junction block assembly as shown in the illustration.

  33. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (for LHD)


    1. A0049R8

      Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the connector holder.

    4. A0046VW

      Remove the screw and the connector holder.

    5. A00496L

      Disconnect the connectors.

    6. Remove the bolt.

    7. Disengage the 3 clamps and remove the connector holder.

    8. A004944

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the instrument panel wire.

    9. A004ATW

      for Manual Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

      2. Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the instrument panel wire.

    10. Remove the bolts and disconnect the ground wire.

      A00475R

    11. Disconnect the connectors and clamps, then disconnect the instrument panel wire.

  34. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (for RHD)


    1. A0049R8

      Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the connector holder.

    4. A004A3N

      Remove the screw and the connector holder.

    5. A00496L

      Disconnect the connectors.

    6. Remove the bolt.

    7. Disengage the 3 clamps and remove the connector holder.

    8. A0049UN

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the instrument panel wire.

    9. A0047OA

      for Manual Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

      2. Disengage the 5 clamps and disconnect the instrument panel wire.

    10. Remove the bolts and disconnect the ground wire.

      A0047PN

    11. Disconnect the connectors and clamps, then disconnect the instrument panel wire.

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT


    1. Remove the 8 bolts and 3 screws, then remove the instrument panel reinforcement.

      A004915

  36. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and nut, then remove the air conditioner unit assembly.

      A00470B

  37. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A004719

      Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps, then remove the air conditioning harness assembly.

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A004A6C

      Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps, then remove the air conditioning harness assembly.

  39. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. A00499M

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Disengage the claw and remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly as shown in the illustration.

  40. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)


    1. A004A28

      Remove the screw.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly as shown in the illustration.

  41. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A0048YC

      Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning radiator assembly.

  42. REMOVE COOLER AIR HOSE (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. A0047N2

      Remove the cooler air hose.

  43. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A004B25

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.

  44. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A0049MW

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct.