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. A01I4GH

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

    2. A01I388

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

  4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A01I3P3

      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. A01I5SY

      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. A01I4RN

      Remove the bolt and rotate 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 the 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 the 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. A01I536

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

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


    1. A01I504

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    2. Disconnect each connector and disengage the clamp.

    3. A01I40V

      Remove the bolt.

    4. 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. A01I2BA

      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. A01I3K2

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    3. A01I59U

      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. A01I5WB

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. A01I2NF

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

    3. A01I44U

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

    4. A01I5CQ

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

    5. A01I5M7

      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. A01I3LA

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut.

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

  21. REMOVE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (w/o ECU Integration Box RH)


    1. w/ ECU Integration Box RH:


      1. A01I5IW

        Disengage the 2 claws and remove the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

    2. w/o ECU Integration Box RH:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. A01I3KM

        Remove the bolt, nut and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

  22. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (w/ ECU Integration Box RH)


    1. A01I2FM

      Disconnect each connector and disengage the clamp.

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

  23. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A01I556

      Remove the 2 screws.

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

  24. REMOVE GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR ECU (w/ Glass Breakage Sensor)


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01I2O7

      Remove the nut and glass breakage sensor ECU.

  25. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. A01I2HBE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 guides.

    2. A01I42IE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

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

  26. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I53I

      Remove the screw.

    2. A01I4XJ

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

  27. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET LH


    1. A01I38UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fastener

      Disengage the guide and each fastener, and remove the front floor carpet LH.

  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. A01I509

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 4 air duct as shown in the illustration.

  29. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. A01I5HF

      Remove the 2 clips.

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

  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A01I3YW

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

  31. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET RH


    1. A01I3PCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fastener

      Disengage the guide and each fastener, and remove the front floor carpet RH.

  32. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01I2UU

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 2 air duct as shown in the illustration.

  33. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. A01I4Z3

      Remove the 2 clips.

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

  34. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A01I3DO

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

  35. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01I3SK

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

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


    1. A01I2T5

      Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.

  37. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)


    1. Disconnect the cooler thermistor hose and connector, and remove the room temperature sensor (cooler thermistor).

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I5MME01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. A01I5IF

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

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


    1. A01I3YDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. A01I42O

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. A01I4ZEE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *a 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 as shown in the illustration.

  41. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING


    1. A01I4JI

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

  42. 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. for 10 Speakers:


      1. A01I4RK

        Disengage the 3 clamps.

    2. w/ Manual (SOS) Switch:


      1. A01I2OW

        Disengage the clamp.

    3. A01I5LL

      Disengage the 3 claws to open the 3 clamps.

    4. A01I52ME01
      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.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

    6. Disengage each clamp.

    7. A01I5DW

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

    8. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the lower shift lever assembly.

    9. A01I2KP

      Remove the 4 bolts and lower shift lever assembly from the shift lever support.

    10. A01I56P

      Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever support from the vehicle body.

    11. A01I3LW

      Remove the bolt.

    12. Disconnect the connector.

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

      A01I2UME03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Retainer *b Protective Tape

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

      A01I5XK

    15. Disengage each clamp.

      A01I5WJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire - -

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

    17. A01I2DR

      Disengage each clamp.

    18. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      A01I2O1E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire *b Connector Holder

    19. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

    20. Disconnect the connector.

    21. Disengage each clamp.

    22. A01I42P

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    23. A01I5DA

      Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

    24. Remove the 6 bolts and nut as shown in the illustration.

      A01I2DKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Movable Collar *2 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly
      *a Vehicle Body *b Step 1
      *c Step 2 *d Step 3
      *e Step 4 - -

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

      A01I4KG

  43. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      A01I2I9