PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 5 INVERTER BRACKET
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the bolt and hood lock support sub-assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
Disengage the 3 claws and guide to remove the radiator side deflector LH.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser assembly.
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.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
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.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Pull the radiator assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.