REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   Note

   Make sure to select foot mode before removing the rear cooling unit assembly.

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR

   
   

   1. 

      	Clip
      	Bolt
      	Screw

      Remove the clip, bolt, 3 screws and No. 1 luggage compartment side cover protector.

4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector.

   2. 

      Disconnect the suction tube.

   3. Remove the O-ring from the suction tube.

      Note

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

   4. 

      Disconnect the liquid tube.

   5. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.

      Note

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

   6. 

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

      Note

      
      

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

      
      

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

   7. 

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

      Note

      
      

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

      
      

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

5. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

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9. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH

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13. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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14. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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15. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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16. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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17. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER

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18. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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19. REMOVE COOLER (NO. 2 ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System)

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20. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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21. REMOVE DECK TRIM POCKET COVER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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22. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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23. REMOVE ROPE HOOK

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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25. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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26. REMOVE COOLER PLATE

    
    

    1. 

       Disengage the 2 claws to remove the cooler plate.

27. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER AIR DUCT

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the No. 1 cooler air duct.

28. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 AIR DUCT

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 2 clips and rear No. 5 air duct.

29. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

       

    4. Remove the 4 bolts.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the rear cooling unit assembly.