AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

If the air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly is to be removed and installed or replaced, make sure to set the temperature setting to MAX COLD before turning the engine switch off and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  4. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. B003UWY

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

      Note


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

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

  5. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. B003VAO

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

      Note


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

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

  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003WDS

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector.

    2. B003USO

      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.

  7. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A


    1. B003WZS

      Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent 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 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY WITH MAIN BODY ECU

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  15. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System)

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  16. REMOVE DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  17. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH WITH ENGINE STOP AND START ECU (w/ Stop and Start System)

    for LHD:

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  18. REMOVE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU (w/ Stop and Start System)

    for RHD:

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  19. REMOVE ENGINE STOP AND START SOLENOID FILTER (w/ Stop and Start System)

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  20. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003V8I

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

  21. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INITIATOR DRIVER (w/ Tire Pressure Warning System)

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  22. REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU (w/ Network Gateway ECU)

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  23. REMOVE FRONT STEERING CONTROL ECU (w/ VGRS)

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  24. REMOVE ECO RUN VEHICLE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Stop and Start System)

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  25. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

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  26. REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR


    1. B003UMO

      Disconnect the connector and air hose to remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

  27. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD


    1. B003TPG

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the accelerator pedal pad.

  28. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY


    1. B003TRG

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly from the rod of the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.

  29. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. B003TNVC01
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. B003WN4C01
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 4 clamps to remove the 4 floor carpet hooks.

  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.

      B003V8DC01
      *a Guide *b Clamp
      B003V9P Fastener - -

    2. Disengage the guide and clamp.

    3. Disengage each fastener and turn back the front floor mat as shown in the illustration.

    4. B003U62

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

  31. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR SILENCER PAD LH


    1. B003W8X

      Remove the front floor silencer pad LH.

  32. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B003VCD

      Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  33. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. Disengage the guide and clamp.

      B003UBUC01
      *a Guide *b Clamp
      B003V9P Fastener - -

    2. Disengage the fastener and turn back the front floor mat as shown in the illustration.

    3. B003UKI

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

  34. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR SILENCER PAD RH


    1. B003WQT

      Remove the front floor silencer pad RH.

  35. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. B003U1F

      Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  36. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. B003TUC

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 console box duct.

  37. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FLOOR BRACE


    1. B003U31

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel to floor brace.

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. B003UQVC01
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap (A)
      *2 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap (B)
      B003V9P Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the 6 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 instrument panel safety pad caps (A) and 2 instrument panel safety pad caps (B).

  39. 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. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 3 earth wires.

      B003TEIC02
      *a Earth Wire *b Bracket

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp.

    5. B003UJL

      Remove the 3 hole plugs.

    6. B003VMN

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    7. Remove the nut and 8 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      B003V7XC01
      *1 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly - -
      *a Movable Collar *b Vehicle Body
      *c Step 1 *d Step 2
      *e Step 3 *f Step 4
      B003WAF Nut B003U82 Bolt

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

      B003U2H

  40. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 screws, 3 bolts and air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

      B003UPHC01
      B003WAF Screw B003U82 Bolt