RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:
| Item | Condition |
|---|---|
| Engine Speed | Idling |
| Operating Time | 3 minutes or more |
| A/C Switch Status | On |
| Blower Switch Status | HI |
| Set Temperature | MAX COOL |
This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
Note
It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
Tech Tips
Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
for Manual Seat:
Remove the front seat assembly Click here.
for Power Seat:
Remove the front seat assembly Click here.
for Walk in Seat Type:
Remove the front seat assembly Click here.
REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the integration control and panel assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (for Manual Transmission)
w/o Seat Heater System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
Disconnect the connector.
w/o Seat Heater System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
Disconnect each connector.
w/ Climate Control Seat System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
Disconnect each connector.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (for Automatic Transmission)
w/o Seat Heater System:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
Disconnect the connector.
w/o CRAWL:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
Disconnect each connector.
w/ CRAWL:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front console upper panel garnish.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the front console upper panel garnish.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
for LHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
for RHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT
Detach the 2 clips and guide and remove the front No. 1 console box insert.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT
Detach the 2 clips and guide and remove the front No. 2 console box insert.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
for Automatic Transmission:
Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly Click here.
for Manual Transmission:
Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly Click here.
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
for Automatic Transmission:
Remove the console panel sub-assembly Click here.
for Manual Transmission:
Remove the console panel sub-assembly Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Single Air Conditioning System)
Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
REMOVE COOLING BOX TRAY
Remove the cooling box tray.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 8 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console end panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH
| *1 | Fastener |
Detach the 3 claws and remove the center floor carpet cover RH.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Remove the clip.
Remove the 7 bolts and 2 screws.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 cooler pipes.
Disconnect the drain cooler hose.
Disconnect the connector and remove the console box assembly.