FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT(for RHD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the front air conditioning unit (for RHD) removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) Stop and start system (for 2AR-FE)

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Stop and start system (for 2GR-FKS)

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Memorize steering angle neutral point Panoramic view monitor system

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Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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Initialize servo motor Air conditioning system

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Reset slide door close position Power slide door system

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Reset back door close position Power back door system

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

B006KRI

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PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. for 2AR-FE:

      Click here

    2. for 2GR-FKS:

      Click here

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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  4. DISCONNECT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL

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  7. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. B006QHKC01
      B006N8A Remove in this Direction

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

    2. B006OVB

      Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

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

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. B006MGJ

      Disconnect the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

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

  10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET


    1. B006PD4

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

      Note


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

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

  11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET


    1. B006KLI

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

      Note


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

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

  12. REMOVE HEATER GROMMET


    1. B006NPF

      Detach the claw and remove the heater grommet.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Manual Seat:

      Click here

    2. for Driver Side Power Seat:

      Click here

    3. for Front Passenger Side Power Seat:

      Click here

  14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Separate Console Box Type)

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  17. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006MVV

      Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the No. 4 air duct sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY


    1. for 2AR-FE:

      Click here

    2. for 2GR-FKS:

      Click here

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006LBW

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  22. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  23. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG

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  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG

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  25. REMOVE NO. 2 ASSIST GRIP

    Click here

  26. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP

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  27. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER

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  28. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  29. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  30. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY


    1. for Integrated Console Box Type:


      1. Remove the clip.

      2. Detach each fastener.

      3. Detach the guide and fold back the front floor carpet assembly as shown in the illustration.

        B006QBVC01
        B006PCE Fastener B006N8A Remove in this Direction

    2. for Separate Console Box Type:


      1. Remove the clip.

      2. Detach each fastener.

      3. Detach the guide and fold back the front floor carpet assembly as shown in the illustration.

        B006OX6C01
        B006PCE Fastener B006N8A Remove in this Direction

  31. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR SIDE PAD LH


    1. B006KTC

      Using a clip remover, detach the clip and remove the front floor side pad LH.

  32. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR SIDE PAD RH


    1. B006LQL

      Using a clip remover, detach the clip and remove the front floor side pad RH.

  33. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 AIR DUCT


    1. B006RDP

      Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear No. 5 air duct.

  34. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. B006M1Z

      Detach the claw and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  35. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. B006L2V

      Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  36. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. B006N60

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

  37. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

    B006L38

    1. Detach the claw and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  38. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Remove each bolt and each ground wire.

      B006P5DC01
      *A w/ PTC Heater - -
      *1 Ground Wire - -

    2. Disconnect each connector and detach each clamp.

    3. Remove each bolt, nut and screw, and then disconnect the instrument panel wire.

  39. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006LH5C01
      B006QOD Nut
      B006LKF Bolt

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and No. 2 instrument panel to floor brace sub-assembly.

  40. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006OIPC01
      B006QOD Nut
      B006LKF Bolt

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and No. 1 instrument panel to floor brace sub-assembly.

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

    B006P6TC01
    B006QOD Nut
    B006LKF Screw

    1. Remove the 2 nuts.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. B006NGSC04
      *A for Driver Side
      *B for Passenger Side
      *1 Instrument Panel Hole Plug
      *2 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap
      B006PCE Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 2 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the 4 instrument panel hole plugs.

  43. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B006NST

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.

  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Be sure to support the air conditioner unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioner unit assembly to break.

    • When disassembling the air conditioner unit assembly, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. Remove the 8 bolts.

    2. Using an 8 mm hexagon wrench, loosen the 2 movable collars.

      B006RFHC01
      *1 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly - -
      *a Movable Collar *b Vehicle Body
      *c Step 1 *d Step 2
      *e Step 3 *f Step 4
      B006QOD Bolt A B006LKF Bolt B
      B006O7D Bolt C - -
    3. B006QQO

      Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

    4. Remove the nut and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioner unit assembly.

  45. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      B006MLX