REAR COOLING UNIT REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Adjust the air outlet mode setting to FOOT.


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. DISCONNECT REAR HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A017DZ6

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the rear heater outlet water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater outlet water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  3. DISCONNECT REAR HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. A017CFR

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the rear heater inlet water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater inlet water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  4. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE C


    1. A017DZL

      Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe C.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe C.

      Note

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

  5. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE


    1. Disconnect the rear cooler refrigerant suction hose.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the rear cooler refrigerant suction hose.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  8. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CPI

      Remove the deck board assembly.

  9. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017F31

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D36

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

  12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH


    1. A017BBU

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear seat side cover LH.

  13. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH


    1. A017BZVE01

      Remove the 2 deck side trim clips and clip.

    2. Remove the deck side trim box LH as shown in the illustration.

      A017G2A

  14. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH


    1. A017EH1

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear seat side cover RH.

  15. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT

  16. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for LHD)


    1. A017ENI

      Remove the jack carrier cushion.

  17. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for RHD)


    1. A017D41

      Remove the jack carrier cushion.

  18. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017EKS

      Remove the jack assembly.

  19. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017DSX

      Remove the jack assembly.

  20. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017EAS

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the jack carrier assembly.

  21. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017D6R

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the jack carrier assembly.

  22. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH


    1. A017FOPE01

      Remove the 2 deck side trim clips and clip.

    2. Remove the deck side trim box RH as shown in the illustration.

      A017E9B

  23. REMOVE REAR MAT


    1. A017F51

      Remove the rear mat.

  24. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FMA

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and the deck floor board assembly.

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017GAE

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat inner belt assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  26. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017F2F

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat lap type belt assembly LH.

  27. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017E5S

      Remove the 4 bolts and the rear No. 2 seat assembly.

  29. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


    1. A017BSY

      Disengage the 4 clips and the 4 claws, and remove the rear floor finish plate.

  30. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP


    1. A017FP0

      Remove the screw.

    2. Disengage the 6 claws and the guide, and remove the rear seat side garnish cap.

  31. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER NO.1

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  32. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  33. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (for Manual Air Conditioning System)


    1. A017CSI

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the side trim cover RH.

  34. REMOVE REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. A017B3P

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear room temperature sensor.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  35. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH


    1. A017BZ2E01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and the 2 guides, and remove the rear combination light service cover RH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  36. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  37. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook and the No. 2 deck side trim hook.

  38. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  39. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Remove the 3 bolts.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Disengage the 7 claws and 4 clips, and remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH.

      A017FTC

  40. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  41. REMOVE COOLER PLATE


    1. A017E65

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER AIR DUCT


    1. A017G6ME01

      Remove the No. 1 cooler air duct as shown in the illustration.

  43. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 AIR DUCT


    1. A017F7Y

      Remove the 2 clips and the rear No. 5 air duct.

  44. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017B2U

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. A017FV4

      Remove the 4 bolts and the rear cooling unit assembly.