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. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2ZR-FE)

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  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL

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  10. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH

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  11. REMOVE INNER COWL TOP TO COWL BRACE

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  12. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

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


    1. B0046YUC02
      *1 Vacuum Hose

      Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.

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

  14. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY B


    1. B0045PL

      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.

  15. 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.

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

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  17. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B


    1. B0046RR

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

  18. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004862

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

  19. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  21. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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


    1. B0047XD

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. B00465P

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

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


    1. B00465P

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

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

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  25. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0046F9

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

    2. B00473B

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

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


    1. B0047UG

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

    2. B004641

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

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


    1. B0045Z5

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

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


    1. B0047KJ

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

  29. SEPARATE DRAIN COOLER HOSE


    1. B0047T6

      Separate the drain cooler hose.

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


    1. B0045WB

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

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

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


    1. B0047W5

      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.

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


    1. B004651

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

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. B004662

      Disengage the clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connectors on the front side.

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

    4. B0045LCE02

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

  34. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (for LHD)


    1. B00468P

      Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the screw.

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

    4. B0047OI

      Remove the screw and the connector holder.

    5. B0045IR

      Disconnect the connectors.

    6. Remove the bolt.

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

    8. B0046B0

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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

    9. B0047HE

      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.

      B0047E1

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

  35. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (for RHD)


    1. B00468P

      Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the screw.

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

    4. B0045EL

      Remove the screw and the connector holder.

    5. B0045IR

      Disconnect the connectors.

    6. Remove the bolt.

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

    8. B004609

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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

    9. B0047G8

      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.

      B0047WI

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

  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT


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

      B0046JA

  37. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      B0046CO

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B0046RK

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

  39. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B0045N1

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

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


    1. B0047XY

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw.

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

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


    1. B0048A0

      Remove the screw.

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

  42. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B0046J1

      Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning radiator assembly.

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


    1. B0047E9

      Remove the cooler air hose.

  44. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B0047MO

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

  45. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B0047BZ

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