RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch ON.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
While using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips B. Slide the cover towards the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
Note
The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the 2 bolts.
Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.
Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.
Hold the air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.
Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Detach the 2 guides and remove the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Remove the 3 screws and detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control cable cover.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove the lock nut cap and lock nut.
Remove 2 bolts and disconnect the hood lock assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 5 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
Remove the 5 bolts and radiator upper support.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
Note
When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the hose.
When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the hose near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly A from the cooler condenser.
Note
When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the tube.
When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the tube near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.
REMOVE COOLER DRYER
Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
Remove the O-ring from the cap.
Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.