REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover RH.

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  6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


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      Remove the 3 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  7. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

    5. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT


    1. for 1UR-FE:

      Click here

    2. for 3UR-FE:

      Click here

  9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

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    1. Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.

  13. REMOVE REAR STEP COVER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.


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      w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.

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      w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the step cover.

  14. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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    1. w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate.


      1. Remove the screw.

      2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

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      w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate.


      1. Remove the screw.

      2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

  15. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

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    Tech Tips

    When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.


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      Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

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      Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.

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      Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.

    4. Remove the clip.

    5. Detach the 19 clips and 2 claws.

    6. Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.

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  16. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

    2. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts.

    4. Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note


      • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.

      • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

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

  17. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT

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    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.

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      Remove the clip and duct.

  18. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit.