AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN 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 installing the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent electrical components from being damaged.


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      Temporarily tighten the air conditioning unit assembly with the bolt and nut.

    2. Connect the drain cooler hose.

      Note

      Connect the drain cooler hose firmly to prevent water leaks.

  2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT


    1. Install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 5 bolts <A>.

    2. Install the air conditioning unit assembly with the 3 bolts <B>.

      Torque:
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

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    3. for LHD:


      1. Install the brake pedal support assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the bolt.

        Torque:
        24 N*m  { 241 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }

      2. Connect the center airbag sensor connectors to the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

        Note

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

      3. Check that the waterproof sheet on the top of the center airbag sensor is not folded or deformed.

      4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.

      5. Engage each clamp.

      6. Connect each connector.

      7. Install the 2 bolts.

      8. Install the 2 bolts and connect the 2 earth wires.

        Torque:
        for Type A
        8.4 N*m  { 86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }
        for Type B
        10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }
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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Center airbag sensor connector *2 Earth wire

        Note

        There are two types of bolts and the tightening torque depends on the type of bolt used as shown in the illustration. Therefore, confirm the tightening torque before installing the bolt.

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        Text in Illustration
        *A for Type A
        *B for Type B

    4. for RHD:


      1. Connect the center airbag sensor connectors to the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

        Note

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

      2. Check that the waterproof sheet on the top of the center airbag sensor is not folded or deformed.

      3. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.

      4. Engage each clamp.

      5. Connect each connector.

      6. Install the 3 bolts.

      7. Install the 2 bolts and connect the 2 earth wires.

        Torque:
        for Type A
        8.4 N*m  { 86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }
        for Type B
        10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }
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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Center airbag sensor connector *2 Earth wire

        Note

        There are two types of bolts and the tightening torque depends on the type of bolt used as shown in the illustration. Therefore, confirm the tightening torque before installing the bolt.

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        Text in Illustration
        *A for Type A
        *B for Type B

    5. w/ PTC Heater:


      1. Connect the 2 connectors.

  3. INSTALL ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for LHD)

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  4. INSTALL ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for RHD)


    1. Install the ECU integration box RH with the bolt and nut.

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. Connect each connector.

  5. INSTALL ECU INTEGRATION BOX LH (for RHD)

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  6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  8. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE


    1. Engage the guide.

    2. Install the center instrument panel to cowl brace with the 2 bolts.

  9. INSTALL LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 6 claws.

    2. Install the lower defroster nozzle assembly with the 2 clips.

    3. for RHD:


      1. Engage each clamp.

  10. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


    1. Install the No. 2 heater to register duct with the 3 clips.

  11. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. Engage the 4 claws and install the rear No. 1 air duct.

  12. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. Engage the 6 claws and install the rear No. 2 air duct.

  13. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the screw.

      Torque:
      4.0 N*m  { 41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf }

    2. Install the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      Nut
      21.3 N*m  { 217 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

    3. Engage each clamp.

    4. Install the bolt and connect the earth wire.

      Torque:
      for Type A
      8.4 N*m  { 86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }
      for Type B
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      There are two types of bolts and the tightening torque depends on the type of bolt used as shown in the illustration. Therefore, confirm the tightening torque before installing the bolt.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A for Type A
      *B for Type B

  14. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the screw.

      Torque:
      4.0 N*m  { 41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf }

    2. Install the No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      Nut
      21.3 N*m  { 217 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

    3. Engage each clamp.

    4. Install the bolt and connect the earth wire.

      Torque:
      for Type A
      8.4 N*m  { 86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }
      for Type B
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      There are two types of bolts and the tightening torque depends on the type of bolt used as shown in the illustration. Therefore, confirm the tightening torque before installing the bolt.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A for Type A
      *B for Type B

  15. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the center instrument panel reinforcement sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

  16. INSTALL CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU (NETWORK GATEWAY ECU)

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  17. INSTALL DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-collision System)

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  18. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  19. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the air conditioning unit assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }
      Nut
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  21. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  22. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  23. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  24. CONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


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

  25. CONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE


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

  26. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe.

    2. Apply a sufficient amount of compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

      Note


      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces free from dirt or foreign matter.

      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.

    4. Install the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

  27. CONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe.

    2. Apply a sufficient amount of compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Compressor oil
      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces free from dirt or foreign matter.

      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.

    4. Install the suction pipe sub-assembly.

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      Move the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    6. Insert the pipe joint into the fitting hole securely and tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      9.8 N*m  { 100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf }

  28. INSTALL RESERVOIR TUBE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Install the reservoir tube assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  29. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  30. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  31. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  32. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  33. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Tech Tips

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

  34. ADD COOLANT (for Engine)

    for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

    for 5ZR-FXE: Click here

  35. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  36. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  37. WARM UP COMPRESSOR (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  38. WARM UP COMPRESSOR (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  39. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  40. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  41. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)

    for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

    for 5ZR-FXE: Click here

  42. INITIALIZE SERVO MOTOR

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