AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. 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.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the heater water outlet hose.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A015ZE9

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

  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A016127E01

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

  11. REMOVE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU WITH BRACKET (for RHD)


    1. A0160B9

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and nut, and the power source control ECU with bracket.

  12. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU WITH BRACKET (for LHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A0161VS

      Remove the 2 screws and multi-media interface ECU with bracket.

  13. REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER


    1. A0161QVE01

      Disconnect the skid control buzzer connector.

    2. A0160I0

      Remove the clip and skid control buzzer.

  14. REMOVE PARKING ASSIST ECU (w/ Parking Assist Monitor System)

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  15. REMOVE DISTANCE CONTROL ECU (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  16. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER (w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System)

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage each clamp and disconnect each connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 earth wires.

      A015ZA6

    3. Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 junction blocks.

    4. Remove the cap and bolt <A>.

      A015YMIE05

    5. Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

    6. Remove the 6 caps.

      A0160AME03

    7. Remove the 2 bolts.

    8. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 4 "TORX" bolts.

      Note

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

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

  18. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      A015YSJ

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

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

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01639X

      Remove the screw and No. 2 air duct.

  20. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YST

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw and air conditioning amplifier assembly.

  21. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01630OE02

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Release the claw and remove the blower assembly.