AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

PROCEDURE


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

    Click here

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 BRAKE ACTUATOR TUBE


    1. A0003U3

      Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 1 brake actuator tube.

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A0005TY

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

      Note


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

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

  6. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. A0006NL

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

      Note


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

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

  7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0004I9

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector.

    2. A0006T1

      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.

  8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. A000655

      Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

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

      Note

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  10. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER

    Click here

  11. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

    Click here

  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (w/ Telematics Transceiver)

    Click here

  14. REMOVE TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER WITH MAYDAY BATTERY (w/ Telematics Transceiver)

    Click here

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rain Sensor)

    Click here

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

    for RHD: Click here

  19. REMOVE SEAT BELT CONTROL ECU (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

    Click here

  20. REMOVE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU

    Click here

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

    Click here

  22. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET (for RHD)


    1. A00046M

      Remove the nut.

    2. Disengage the claw to remove the wiring harness clamp bracket.

  23. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  25. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. A0003PKE07
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 guides.

    2. A0006IGE07
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 clamps and remove the 6 floor carpet hooks.

  26. REMOVE REAR AIR DUCT GUIDE LH


    1. A0009AS

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A0008IJ

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear air duct guide LH.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A00079A

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

  28. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. A0007B6

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

  29. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CAUTION PLATE COVER


    1. A0006AN

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and guide, and remove the front floor caution plate cover.

  30. REMOVE REAR AIR DUCT GUIDE RH


    1. A0008RG

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A0003QQ

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear air duct guide RH.

  31. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A0008RI

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  32. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. A0006PD

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

  33. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET (for LHD)

    Click here

  34. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A00052U

      Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.

  35. REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR


    1. A0008XV

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

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


    1. A0009MD

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. A0005HFE07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Screw
      *b Bolt
      *c Nut

      Remove the screw.

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

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


    1. A0007G8E07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Earth Wire

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Disengage each clamp.

    4. A0006C6E07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Screw
      *b Bolt
      *c Nut

      Remove the screw.

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

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


    1. A0007KV

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and No. 1 heater to register duct.

  39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. A0005GVE07
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

  40. 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, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. A0005LR

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. w/ Telematics Transceiver:


      1. A0009B3

        Disengage each clamp.

    3. A0009A2

      Disengage the 3 claws to open the 3 clamps as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A0008D5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Airbag Sensor Assembly - -

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

    6. Disengage each clamp.

    7. for LHD:


      1. Remove the lower shift lever assembly Click here.

      2. Remove the shift lever support Click here.

    8. A0006IS

      Remove the bolt.

    9. Disconnect the connector.

    10. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws to unlock the retainer as shown in the illustration.

      A0005K0E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Retainer *b Protective Tape

    11. Disengage the claw and disconnect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.

      A00097U

    12. for LHD:


      1. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

        A0005K4E04
        Text in Illustration
        *a Connector Holder *b Protector
        *c Earth Wire *d Nut
        *e Bolt - -

      2. Remove the nut and disconnect the protector.

      3. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 4 earth wires.

      4. Disconnect the connector.

      5. Disengage each clamp.

    13. for RHD:


      1. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

        A0005L1E02
        Text in Illustration
        *a Connector Holder *b Protector
        *c Earth Wire *d Nut
        *e Bolt - -

      2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 4 earth wires.

      3. Disconnect the connector.

      4. Disengage each clamp.

    14. A0005B4

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    15. A0005KB

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    16. Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

      A0009OHE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly - -
      *a Movable Collar *b Body
      *c Step 1 *d Step 2
      *e Step 3 *f Step 4

    17. Remove the 6 bolts and nut as shown in the illustration.

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

      A00064B

  41. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


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

      A0005OS

  42. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  43. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A000446E05
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 3 Zone Type - -

    2. Disengage each clamp and remove the air conditioning harness assembly.

  44. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A0006OUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 3 Zone Type - -

    2. Disengage each clamp and remove the air conditioning harness assembly.

  45. REMOVE NO. 6 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0005G5

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the No. 6 heater to register duct assembly as shown in the illustration.

  46. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0008T1

      Disengage the 2 claws and guide, and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  47. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A0009GS

      Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 4 air duct sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  48. REMOVE HEATER PACKING


    1. A0009M0

      Remove the heater packing as shown in the illustration.

  49. REMOVE COOLER THERMISTOR HOSE


    1. A00076X

      Disengage the clamp and remove the cooler thermistor hose.

  50. REMOVE ASPIRATOR PIPE


    1. A0007D9

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the aspirator pipe.

  51. REMOVE DRAIN COOLER HOSE


    1. A0008L0

      Remove the drain cooler hose.