FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Set to recirculation mode before removing the air conditioning filter.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  5. REMOVE INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY (for 1VD-FTV)

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  6. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. for 3UR-FE:

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    2. for 1VD-FTV:

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  8. 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

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 3UR-FE)

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  10. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. B001APO

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.

    3. B0018KKE04
      *1 Disconnect tube by hand

      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.

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

  11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A

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    1. for 3UR-FE:

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

      Note


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

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

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      for 1VD-FTV:

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

      Note


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

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

  12. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A

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    1. for 3UR-FE:

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

      Note


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

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

    2. B0018IG

      for 1VD-FTV:

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

      Note


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

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET

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  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO RESISTOR DUCT

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    1. Remove the 3 clips and remove the center heater to resistor duct.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO RESISTOR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 heater to resistor duct sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE METER MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE HEATER TO RESISTOR DUCT ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Detach the 4 claws and remove the heater to resistor duct assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the screw and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the screw and remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Remove the screw.

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      Remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly as shown in the direction indicated by the arrow mark.

  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Remove the nuts, bolts, junction block and ground wire.

    2. Disconnect the clamps, connectors and instrument panel wire.

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  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP

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    Text in Illustration
    *A for Driver Side
    *B for Passenger Side
    *1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap
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    1. Put protective tape around the instrument panel safety pad cap.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 4 instrument panel safety pad caps.

  26. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE AND ACCESSORY (w/ Cool Box)

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    Text in Illustration
    *A for LHD
    *B for RHD

    1. Remove the bolt.

    2. Using SST, remove the piping clamp.

      SST
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        Text in Illustration
        *1 SST

        Attach SST to the piping clamp.

        Tech Tips

        Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST by referring to the illustration on the caution label.

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 SST
        *2 Release Lever
        *a Push
        *b Pull

        Push down SST and release the clamp lock.

        Note

        Be careful not to deform the tubes when pushing SST.

      3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.

      4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.

    3. Remove the hose and accessory from the liquid tube.

      Note

      Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

    4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning hose and accessory.

  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    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 removing the air conditioning unit assembly, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.


      1. for Engine Room Side:

        Remove the grommet.

      2. for Engine Room Side:

        Remove the bolt

      3. for Driver Side:

        Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 "TORX" bolts.

      4. for Driver Side:

        Remove the bolt.

      5. for Passenger Side:

        Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 "TORX" bolts.

        Tech Tips

        When removing the bolts, the collars may come off with the bolts.

      6. for Passenger Side:

        Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.

      7. for Passenger Side:

        Remove the 2 nuts.

      8. Remove the 3 bolts.

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly *2 Grommet
        *a Collar *b for Engine Room Side
        *c Step 1 *d Step 2
        *e Step 3 *f Step 4
        B0018FC Bolt A B00199O Bolt B
        B001A0Q Bolt C B001B2G Bolt D

    2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly.

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  28. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 4 bolts, screw and air conditioning unit assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      B0018FC Bolt B00199O Screw