AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. for HFC-134a(R134a)

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    2. for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf)

      Click here

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  3. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B002HOS

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

    2. B002HV9

      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 the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  4. DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B002H43

      Disconnect the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A


    1. B002KPQ

      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 water hose and heater water outlet hose A.

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

  6. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B


    1. B002KWW

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose sub-assembly B.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the water hose and water hose sub-assembly B.

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

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

    Click here

  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

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  10. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B002HH9

      Detach the 6 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Manual Seat:

      Click here

    2. for Power Seat:

      Click here

  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. B002KK9

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    2. Fold back the front floor carpet assembly far enough so that the rear No. 3 air duct and rear No. 2 air duct can be removed.

    3. B002JWF

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip.

    4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B002HGM

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  15. DISCONNECT DRAIN COOLER HOSE


    1. B002JXU

      Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B002KEC

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.

      Note


      • When removing, do not crack or deform the upper heater case of the air conditioning radiator assembly.

      • If the No. 1 air duct is reused, it may fall off or abnormal noise may occur. Therefore, make sure to replace with a new one.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B002HMY

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct.

      Note


      • When removing, do not crack or deform the upper heater case of the air conditioning radiator assembly.

      • If the No. 2 air duct is reused, it may fall off or abnormal noise may occur. Therefore, make sure to replace with a new one.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B002KUJ

      Detach the 4 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the bolt, screw, 2 nuts and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

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


    1. B002HMA

      Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    3. Remove the bolt, screw, nut and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. B002KVA

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  21. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 3 ground wires.

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    2. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps.

    3. Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and disconnect the ECU integration box RH.

    5. Remove the bolts and disconnect the instrument panel wire.

  22. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY


    1. B002K8G

      Remove the 2 nuts and air duct assembly.

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


    1. Remove the 7 bolts, nut and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly.

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  24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and air conditioning unit assembly.

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