CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01638L

      Using a clip remover, remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LHD)


    1. A016120

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for RHD)


    1. A015Z63

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for LHD)


    1. A0161AL

      Remove the 3 clips and engine room side cover RH.

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RHD)


    1. A015YK3

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover RH.

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160IP

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the 2 clips on the rear of the cover and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

  7. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start up 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 and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

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

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01612G

      Remove the bolt, clip and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  9. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR


    1. A01623G

      Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162OR

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

    2. A0162S2

      remove the screw.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A0163H6E01

      Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

    4. Remove the 8 screws.

    5. A0161S5

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and screw.

    6. A01617S

      Disengage the 10 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    7. w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-Sensor system:


      1. Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.

    8. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.

      Note

      Prepare a drain pan or a piece of cloth in case washer fluid leaks.

    9. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER


    1. A01616Y

      Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

  12. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A01606A

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Disengage the 4 clips and the radiator support opening cover.

  13. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A0163DZ

      Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.

  14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER


    1. A015YPE

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP


    1. A0161ZRE01

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161GB

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

    2. A0163A3

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the hood lock assembly.

  17. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. A01601A

      Disconnect the smog ventilation sensor connector.

    2. A0160YU

      Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.

    3. A0162TU

      Separate the 5 clamps and the wire harness from the upper radiator support.

    4. A015YKV

      Separate the 2 clamps and the wire harness from the upper radiator support.

    5. A0161YT

      Separate the 3 clamps and the wire harness from the fan shroud.

    6. A01625C

      Disconnect the 2 cooling fan ECU connectors.

    7. A0161K3

      Remove the 5 bolts and the upper radiator support.

  18. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER BRACKET


    1. A0162B4

      Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler bracket from the cooler condenser assembly.

  19. DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161S3

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid pipe sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A01631N

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

      Note

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

  21. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YX5

      Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly.

  22. REMOVE COOLER DRYER


    1. A0162YI

      Using a 14 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.

    2. A015ZPL

      Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.