AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for TMC, TMMR Made) REMOVAL

Note

Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. B000HLG

        Disengage the 2 clamps.

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

    2. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster System:


      1. B000HSG

        Disengage the 4 clamps.

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

    3. B000KY4

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

    4. B000KRD

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B000L2Z

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

    2. B000GWP

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

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. B000LMZ

      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.

  6. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. B000H50

      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.

  7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000MVI

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  8. 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)

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  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)

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  11. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 10 Speakers)


    1. B000LCR

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

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


    1. B000MRV

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    2. Disconnect each connector and disengage the clamp.

    3. B000JK5

      Remove the bolt.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with bracket.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. B000LIPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 guides.

    2. B000KNME01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

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

  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B000IBJ

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. B000MZP

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

    3. B000NH0

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

    4. B000LBZ

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

    5. B000LNC

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

    6. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B000N0X

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. B000MQR

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

    3. B000K5O

      Remove the nut.

    4. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and remove the wiring harness clamp bracket.

    5. B000NH0

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

    6. B000LBZ

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

    7. B000LNC

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

    8. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

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


    1. for LHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. B000KRI

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

    2. for RHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. B000LZN

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

  21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. for LHD:


      1. B000MQ7

        Remove the 2 screws.

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

    3. for RHD:


      1. B000HGR

        Remove the 2 screws.

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

  22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rain Sensor)


    1. B000H9H

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut and windshield wiper relay assembly.

  23. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000HPS

      Remove the screw.

    2. B000NNN

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

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. B000I3W

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. B000HQJ

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  25. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. B000MK1

      Remove the 2 clips.

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

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. B000NF9

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

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B000H19

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. B000J04

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  28. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. B000N1Z

      Remove the 2 clips.

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

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B000NGW

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

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET (w/ PTC Heater)


    1. B000IPC

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

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. B000I7X

      Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.

  32. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)


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

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000HX9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. B000MFC

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

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


    1. B000JURE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. B000KVT

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. B000K43E02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Driver Side
      *B for Passenger 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.

  36. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING


    1. B000N91

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

  37. 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 assembly, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. for 10 Speakers:


      1. B000HHE

        Disengage the 3 clamps.

    2. B000KTM

      Disengage 3 claw to open the 3 clamps as shown in the illustration.

    3. B000IRXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *1 Airbag Sensor Assembly

      Disconnect the connector from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. Disengage each clamp.

    6. w/ PTC Heater:


      1. B000K75

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

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

      3. B000KHU

        Remove the 4 bolts and lower shift lever assembly.

      4. B000JAL

        Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever support.

      5. B000KFP

        Remove the bolt.

      6. Disconnect the connector.

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

      B000LMHE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Retainer *b Protective Tape

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

      B000K1N

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

      B000NKNE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column - -
      *a Earth Wire *b Protector

    10. Disengage each clamp.

    11. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Remove the nut and disconnect the protector.

    12. B000HDR

      Disengage each clamp.

    13. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      B000IT3E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire *b Connector Holder

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

    15. Disconnect the connector.

    16. Disengage each clamp.

    17. B000K0L

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    18. Remove the 5 bolts and nut as shown in the illustration.

      B000H5XE01
      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 - -

    19. Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

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

      B000JL7

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      B000KSO