ACCUMULATOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during accumulator removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front bumper assembly

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle (w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System)

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration (w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System)

  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • Simple advanced parking guidance system

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Change grille shutter control modes and/or perform initialization (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System) Grille Shutter system

Click here

Note


  • When replacing the accumulator and accessory assembly or air conditioning receiver tank with a new one, make sure to weigh the removed accumulator and accessory assembly.

  • As a pipe may deform or its joint may be damaged if force is applied to the pipe, do not carry the accumulator and accessory assembly by a pipe or apply excessive force to a pipe while performing work.

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

    for HFC-134a (R134a):

    Click here

    for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

    Click here

  2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A003MJX

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    4. Remove the O-ring from the No. 2 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

      Note

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

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A003N5J

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

      Note

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

  5. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003KMG

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction tube sub-assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction tube sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003LYL

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003L78

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 discharge hose sub-assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 discharge hose sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  8. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge pipe sub-assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

      A003OA6

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

      Note

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

  9. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge tube sub-assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

      A003O03

    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge tube sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  10. REMOVE ACCUMULATOR AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. for RHD:


      1. A003M9Q

        Disengage the clamp to disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the acuumulator and accessory assembly.

    2. A003NLZ

      Disengage the claw.

    3. A003LU3

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      A003MDUC01
      B006IFV Remove in this Direction B006IR6 Bolt
      B006IKP Nut - -

    6. Disengage the guide to remove the acuumulator and accessory assembly as shown in the illustration.