RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch on.
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.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
Note
When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the liquid pipe A from the cooler condenser.
Note
When removing the bolts, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
When removing the bolts, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe A.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and high pitched horn assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and low pitched horn assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE SHROUD BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and shroud blower as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AIR DUCT
Remove the 4 bolts and transmission oil cooler air duct.
REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and oil cooler.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the hood lock nut cap.
Remove the 3 bolts, nut and brace.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the claw and remove the cable cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
Remove the hood lock.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 8 bolts and radiator support.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the cooler condenser by pulling it up in the direction shown in the illustration.
REMOVE COOLER DRYER
Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
Remove the O-ring from the cap.
Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.