RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch on.
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.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue rising the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws, 5 clips and engine under cover assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 6 bolts, 2 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.
Note
Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE BATTERY
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Loosen the nut, and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Loosen the nut, and disconnect the positive battery terminal.
Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve clamps.
Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses, and remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator.
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
Disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the radiator.
DISCONNECT COOLING FAN ECU CONNECTOR
Detach the wire harness clamps from the fan shroud LH side.
Detach the wire harness clamps from the fan shroud RH side and disconnect the cooling fan ECU connector.
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the radiator grille sub-assembly.
Remove the 6 clips.
Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides, and remove the radiator grille sub-assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Remove the hood lock nut cap.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the hood lock nut cap.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.
Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Disconnect the low pitched horn and high pitched horn connectors.
Detach the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 6 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
SEPARATE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and move the cooler condenser assembly to remove the radiator assembly and fan assembly with motor.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR
Remove the radiator assembly and fan assembly with motor.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
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.
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect each connector.
| *A | w/o Oil cooler |
| *B | w/ Oil cooler |
Disengage each clamp.
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the 4 bolts, bracket and the compressor and magnetic clutch.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.