CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

    Note

    After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
    Specification Waiting Time
    w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
    w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the A/C with the setting temperature at 25°C (77°F) and the blower level at LO for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    3. Turn the power switch off.

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

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A01NDSY

      Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01NHKG

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NH7B

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover LH.

  7. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NDNO

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  8. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION


    1. A01NE5D

      Remove the 2 hood center cushions.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFTPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. A01ND22

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    3. A01NDQH

      Remove the screw and front bumper seal bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. A01NE3M

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

    5. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips.

    6. A01NFX1

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    7. A01NE8W

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    8. Disconnect the fog light connector.

    9. Disconnect the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor connector. (w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System)

    10. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.

      Note

      Prepare a drain pan or a piece of cloth in case washer fluid leaks.

    11. A01NCNT

      Remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)


    1. A01NFIV

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.

  11. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG9V

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and low pitched horn assembly.

  12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (for LHD)


    1. A01NEIY

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

  13. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (for RHD)


    1. A01NDKG

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

  14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01NEL1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01NFDN

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

    3. A01NHW4

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  15. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01NE7PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01NF9X

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.

    3. A01NH3T

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

  16. REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDP3

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and high pitched horn assembly.

  17. REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR (w/ Smog Ventilation Sensor)


    1. A01NDOW

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt

    3. Disengage the guide and remove the smog ventilation sensor.

  18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG9A

      Remove the 3 clamps and Disconnect the water hose from the intake air resonator sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and intake air resonator sub-assembly from the inverter with converter assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01ND8W

      Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.

  20. REMOVE NO. 3 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A01NCVA

      Disconnect the water hose with the clamp from the No. 3 inverter bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 inverter bracket.

  21. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGOX

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock support subassembly.

  22. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT


    1. A01NEEM

      Disconnect the 3 clamps of the hood lock control cable and remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support.

  23. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGUX

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge tube sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge tube subassembly.

      Note

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

  24. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH3G

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

    2. 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.

  25. DISCONNECT INLET HYBRID RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01ND3G

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the inlet hybrid radiator hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the inlet hybrid radiator hose.

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

  26. DISCONNECT OUTLET HYBRID RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01NE7K

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the outlet hybrid radiator hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the outlet hybrid radiator hose.

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

  27. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    A 2-bolt type radiator can be used in place of a 4-bolt type radiator.


    1. A01NESU

      Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly with the radiator assembly.

    2. Radiator (2-bolt type):


      1. A01NCYT

        Remove the 2 bolts and cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.

    3. Radiator (4-bolt type):


      1. A01NFSB

        Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly from the radiator assembly.