PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:
| Item | Condition | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Time | 3 minutes or more | - |
| Temperature setting | Max cool | - |
| Blower speed | High | |
| Engine | Idling | - |
| A/C switch | On | |
This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
Tech Tips
Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE 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 INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (for 2AR-FE)
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER (for 2GR-FE)
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and vacuum hose clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.
REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER (for 2GR-FE)
Disengage the pin and remove the inlet No. 1 air cleaner.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front bumper energy absorber.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 6 clamps.
Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2AR-FE)
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2GR-FE)
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable clamp and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.
Remove the 2 radiator support cushions from the radiator assembly.
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 LH
Disengage the 3 claws and guide to remove the radiator side deflector LH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
Disengage the 3 claws and guide to remove the radiator side deflector RH.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the condenser.
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 conditioning tube and accessory assembly from the condenser.
Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning 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.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.