AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

Note

Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM


    1. Turn the power switch on (READY).

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. 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 cause most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock etc.

    4. Turn the power switch off.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

      Tech Tips

      Use the refrigerant recover unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HW70

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01HT42

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A01HUK5

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

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the heater outlet water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. A01HUXA

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

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the heater inlet water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HT57

      Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

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

      Note

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

  7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)

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  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)

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  10. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 10 Speakers)


    1. A01HUQZ

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and audio amplifier cover.

  11. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 10 Speakers)


    1. A01HW9O

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01HT1M

      Remove the bolt.

    5. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with bracket.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

    Tech Tips

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

    Tech Tips

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

  14. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)


    1. A01HSBG

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and audio amplifier cover.

  15. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BACK-UP BATTERY (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)


    1. A01HW0D

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    3. A01HUTH

      Remove the bolt.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with back-up battery.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU

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  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HTDH

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. A01HTWG

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    3. A01HSXJ

      Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

    4. A01HVDQ

      Disengage the claw and release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.

    5. A01HVN9

      Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration to remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  20. REMOVE VEHICLE APPROACHING SPEAKER CONTROLLER


    1. A01HT9R

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut.

    3. Disengage the guide to remove the vehicle approaching speaker controller.

  21. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A01HT1Z

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and ECU integration box RH.

  22. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A01HSJR

      Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

  23. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. A01HV9LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 guides.

    2. A01HW0CE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the 6 floor carpet hooks.

  24. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HT77

      Remove the screw.

    2. A01HW22

      Disengage the guide to disconnect the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. A01HVD4

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01HSW1

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  26. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. A01HT24

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A01HUD1

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01HUQA

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01HUIS

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  29. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. A01HUF5

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A01HTOG

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01HVRS

      Remove the screw and No. 1 console box mounting bracket from the lower shift lever assembly.

  32. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)


    1. A01HTVM

      Remove the clip and the No. 1 console box duct.

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HW68E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. A01HSI2

      Disengage each clamp.

    5. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    6. Remove the screw and the instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly.

  34. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HV17E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. A01HTZJ

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    5. Remove the screw and the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. A01HVU8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

  36. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING


    1. A01HT6B

      Remove the 2 front lower panel packings as shown in the illustration.

  37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

    Note


    • Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.

    • When disassembling the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. A01HW9P

      Disengage 3 claws to open the 3 clamps.

    2. A01HTULE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector

      Disconnect the center airbag sensor connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    3. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    4. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    5. Move the shift lever to N.

    6. A01HVGG

      Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the lower shift lever assembly.

    7. A01HSV1

      Remove the 4 bolts and lower shift lever assembly.

    8. A01HSFZ

      Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever support.

    9. A01HUK7

      Remove the bolt.

    10. Disconnect the connector.

    11. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws to unlock the retainer as shown in the illustration.

      A01HSFXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer *2 Protective Tape

    12. Disengage the claw and disconnect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.

      A01HU7K

    13. Disengage each clamp.

      A01HW40E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire - -

    14. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 earth wires.

    15. A01HSD0

      Disconnect the connector.

    16. Disengage each clamp.

    17. Remove the 2 nuts.

    18. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      A01HSFQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire *2 Connector Holder

    19. Disengage each clamp.

    20. A01HUYO

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    21. Remove the 5 bolts and the nut as shown in the illustration.

      A01HVEVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Movable Collar *2 Body
      *3 Instrument Panel Reinforcement - -
      *a Step 1 *b Step 2
      *c Step 3 *d Step 4

    22. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit with the nut.

    23. Disconnect the cooler drain hose.

    24. Remove the bolt.

    25. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument panel reinforcement with air conditioning unit as shown in the illustration.

      A01HT1L

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

      A01HVL1