REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Click here
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. for 3UR-FE:
  
  Click here
2. for 1VD-FTV:
  
  Click here
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

Click here
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Click here
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
1. for 3UR-FE:
  
  Click here
2. for 1VD-FTV:
  
  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

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

Click here
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

Click here
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER

Click here
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

Click here
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

Click here
REMOVE REAR UPPER PILLAR GARNISH LH

Click here
REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
1. for Standard:
  
  Click here
2. w/ Towing Hitch:
  
  Click here
3. w/ Pintle Hook:
  
  Click here
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
2. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.
3. Remove the 2 nuts.
4. Disconnect the air conditioner 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.
5. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT
1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.
2. Remove the clip and rear roof No. 1 air duct.
REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit assembly.