CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Before beginning this procedure, make sure that the rear air conditioning FOOT mode functions are not operating.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
for HFC-134a (R134a):
for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
for 1GR-FE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 2TR-FE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 1KD-FTV:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 5L-E:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 1GD-FTV:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Click here
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
for Manual Seat:
Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.
for Power Seat:
Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.
for Face to Face Seat Type:
Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
for 60/40 Split Double-folding Seat Type LH Side:
Remove the rear No. 1 seatback assembly Click here.
for 60/40 Split Double-folding Seat Type RH Side:
Remove the rear No. 1 seatback assembly Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR STEP COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE QUARTER SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE FLOOR SIDE RAIL LH (w/ Deck Rail)
REMOVE FLOOR SIDE RAIL RH (w/ Deck Rail)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE NO. 1 TONNEAU COVER HOLDER CAP (w/o Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Note
Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.
REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 2 AIR DUCT
Detach the 2 clips.
Detach the clamp and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 3 AIR DUCT
Detach the 2 clips and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 1 AIR DUCT
Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.
Swing the bottom of the duct sideways and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.
Remove the 5 bolts and rear cooling unit.
REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 5 AIR DUCT
Detach the clip and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 4 AIR DUCT
Detach the clip and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 3 AIR DUCT
Detach the clip and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 2 AIR DUCT
Detach the clip and remove the duct.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT
Detach the 4 clips and remove the duct.