AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  6. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  7. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  8. SEPARATE RESERVOIR TUBE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B001K94

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and separate the reservoir tube assembly.

  9. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001MVT

      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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  10. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

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

      Note

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

  11. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. B001M7D

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

      Note


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

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

  12. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. B001KCP

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

      Note


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

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

  13. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  15. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  16. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001L0A

      Remove the bolt, nut and center instrument panel reinforcement sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001L6ZN01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    3. B001KUE

      Remove the screw.

    4. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

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


    1. B001KFEE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    3. B001M7J

      Remove the screw.

    4. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B001KH2

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  22. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B001M39

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


    1. B001M6B

      Remove the 3 clips and No. 2 heater to register duct.

  24. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. for RHD:


      1. B001LP9

        Disengage each clamp.

    2. B001N08

      Remove the 2 clips.

    3. B001MLP

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  25. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE


    1. B001LK4

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the instrument panel reinforcement.

  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  28. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for LHD)

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  29. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX LH (for RHD)

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  30. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for RHD)

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  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT


    1. w/ PTC Heater:


      1. B001KN5

        Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. for LHD:


      1. 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.

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

      3. Remove the 2 bolts.

      4. Disconnect each connector.

      5. Disengage each clamp.

        B001KR1N01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector *2 Earth wire

    3. for RHD:


      1. 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.

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

      3. Remove the 3 bolts.

      4. Disconnect each connector.

      5. Disengage each clamp.

        B001N39N01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector *2 Earth wire

    4. for LHD:


      1. B001KV6

        Remove the bolt and separate the brake pedal support assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

    5. Remove the 8 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.

      B001LST

  32. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    Note


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

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


    1. B001LS0

      Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

    2. Remove the bolt, nut and air conditioning unit assembly.