AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01638L

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

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


    1. A016120

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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


    1. A015Z63

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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


    1. A0161AL

      Remove the 3 clips and engine room side cover RH.

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


    1. A015YK3

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover RH.

  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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system Click here.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  9. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH


    1. A0162I4

      Separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH.

    2. Disengage the 4 clips and the claw to remove the front upper fender protector LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

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

  11. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH


    1. Put protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and remove the roof drip side finish moulding.

      Note


      • Do not remove the clips.

      • If the clips are damaged or dropped off, replace them with new clips.

      A0163FVE01

  12. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A015ZOKE01

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips


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

      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0160CI

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01603Q

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  16. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZRH

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 11 claws and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

      A015ZVQ

  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161NE

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. A0161Q4

      Disengage the rubber pin of the windshield wiper motor from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

    4. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

  18. SEPARATE SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160CQ

      Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  19. SEPARATE COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A


    1. Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

      Note

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

  20. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE


    1. A0160K7

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

  21. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the heater water outlet hose.

  22. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161TD

      Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH


    1. A0162WJ

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

    2. A0160YI

      Pull the upper No. 1 console panel garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper No. 1 console panel garnish.

  24. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH


    1. A015ZQE

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

    2. A015ZBL

      Pull the upper No. 2 console panel garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper No. 2 console panel garnish.

  25. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160RU

      Hold the front of the console panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 8 clips by pulling the console panel sub-assembly in the direction shown by the arrow.

      Note

      Do not use any tools to disengage the clips. The use of tools may result in damage to the console panel sub-assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161L2

      Remove the 2 screws <E>.

    2. A0163HR

      Pull the front ash receptacle assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disconnect the connectors and remove the front ash receptacle assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the rear ash receptacle assembly.

  28. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161O8

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and then remove the console box register assembly.

  29. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX


    1. A0160S1

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    4. A0162NA

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    5. Disconnect the connector.

    6. A015ZEK

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    7. A0162J5

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the console box.

  30. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A016105E01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A0163JAE01

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    3. A01626Z

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws starting from the left of the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly. Disengage the remaining 3 claws by pulling the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly by hand.

      Note

      Do not pry the lower part of the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly. Doing so may damage the assembly.

    4. A015Z29

      for LHD:


      1. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

    5. A0160I2

      for RHD:


      1. Disengage the 3 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

  31. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A0160J3

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the center lower instrument cluster finish panel.

  32. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A0162FS

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Pull the multi-display with radio receiver assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the multi-display.

  33. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A015ZQC

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Pull the integration control panel with radio receiver assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the panel.

  34. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A0160QU

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  35. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A015ZUQ

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  36. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A0163J9E01

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    4. A015YZ8

      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    6. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  37. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YNDE01

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A0160D7E01

      Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

    5. A015Z1YE01

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

  38. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0160S7

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A0162IK

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    3. A015YO2

      Disengage the claw.

    4. A015YPR

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the upper steering column cover.

  39. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A0161XDE01

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  40. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A0160BJE01

      Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

    3. A0161H2

      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    1. A016285

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

  42. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH


    1. A015ZPA

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel LH.

  43. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161PQE01

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

    3. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  44. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160VQ

      Disengage the 7 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  45. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A0160SH

      Disengage the claw and separate the hood lock control cable.

    4. A0160VX

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    5. A0161L3

      Disengage the 2 pins and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    6. Disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162U1

      Remove the 2 screws <F> and 2 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  47. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YPME02

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly.

  48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

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

  50. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH


    1. A01605Z

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel RH.

  51. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161BZ

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  52. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A0160QYE01

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. Disengage the claw and separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

    5. Disconnect the connector and remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  53. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01605K

      Remove the 5 screws <D>.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  54. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A0160KJE01

      Disengage the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

    2. Cut off the clip <A>.

    3. Disengage the guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. Remove the clip <A> from the vehicle body.

    5. A0162A3E01

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  55. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

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

  56. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Pull the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 claws and 2 clips, and then disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

      A0163BZ

  57. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips, and then disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

      A0162MI

  58. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A016017E01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 7 claws and 2 clips, and remove the No. 3 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  59. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker)


    1. A01626S

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Lift the front stereo component speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker assembly.

      Note

      Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

  60. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A0162NO

      Remove the 2 clips and No. 2 console box duct.

  61. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01639E

      Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.

  62. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A015Z67E02

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the cooler thermistor.

      A0162ST

    4. Remove the 6 bolts <C> and nut <G>.

    5. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.

    6. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      A015YIUE01

  64. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP


    1. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the 4 instrument panel clips.

      A0161ND

  65. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY


    1. Disengage the claw to remove the instrument panel stay.

      A015YQB

  66. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A015ZE9

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

  67. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING


    1. A01603J

      Remove the brake pedal return spring.

  68. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZNKE01

      Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolt (A).

      • Do not separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

    2. A01632ME10

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    3. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  69. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZJW

      Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

    3. A015YSE

      Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

  70. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU


    1. A01605Q

      Disconnect the 3 connectors from the skid control ECU.

    2. A015ZQF

      Remove the 3 screws and skid control ECU.

  71. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE LOWER ASSEMBLY


    1. A016127E01

      Release the 4 claws and remove the defroster nozzle lower assembly.

  72. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 27 clamps and 19 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and 2 junction blocks.

      A01638C

    3. Remove the cap and bolt.

      A015ZT4E01

    4. Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.

      Note

      The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

    6. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.

      A0160M8E05

  73. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 screws, 3 bolts, and air conditioner unit assembly.

      A015ZWB

  74. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01639X

      Remove the screw and No. 2 air duct.

  75. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YST

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw and air conditioning amplifier assembly.

  76. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01630OE02

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Release the claw and remove the blower assembly.