AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    Make sure to select DEF mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM


    1. Start the hybrid system.

    2. Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions show below:

      Item Condition
      Engine Speed Idling
      Operating Time 3 minutes or more
      A/C Switch Status ON
      Blower Switch Status HI
      Set Temperature MAX COOL

      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

      There is no need to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.

    3. Stop the engine.

    4. 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.

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for LHD)


    1. A00436K

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.

  5. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A0040EX

      Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.

    2. A0041QO

      Disengage the claw and bend the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

    3. A004113

      Disengage the claw and bend the water guard plate RH.

    4. A0043EB

      Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)


    1. A0042J0

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.

  7. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A0043SF

      Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A00422BE01

      Disengage the clamp*1 and disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    3. Disengage the clamp*2 and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    4. A0043QY

      Disengage the claw and bend the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

    5. A0043RA

      Disengage the claw and bend the water guard plate RH.

    6. A0041EP

      Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  8. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0041VH

      Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  9. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. 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 the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  10. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A004401

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the inlet heater water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the inlet heater water hose.

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

  11. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A0040XC

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the outlet heater water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the outlet heater water hose.

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

  12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A0043L4E01

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Disconnect the 3 connectors (1), (2) and (3).

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 connectors (4) and (5) as shown in the illustration.

    4. A00402B

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    5. A0041NY

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the junction block bracket.

    6. A0042J1

      Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    7. A0041QH

      Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

    8. A00435Y

      Disengage the claw and release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.

    9. A0041W0

      Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

    10. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  14. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for LHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A00409K

      Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and ECU integration box.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A0041KJE01

      Disconnect the connector (1).

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the connector (2) and (3) as shown in the illustration.

    3. A00438X

      Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    4. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    5. A0042P8

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

    6. Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

    7. A0042IO

      Disengage the claw and release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.

    8. A0043M5

      Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

    9. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  16. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX LH (for RHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A0041AA

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

    3. Remove the bolt, nut and ECU integration box.

  17. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for RHD)


    1. for LHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. A00409K

        Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

      3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and ECU integration box RH.

    2. for RHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

      3. A00429W

        Remove the bolt, nut and ECU integration box RH.

  18. REMOVE HEADUP DISPLAY


    1. A003ZYG

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and headup display.

  19. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  20. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

    for Manual Seat: Click here

    for Power Seat: Click here

  21. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CAUTION PLATE COVER


    1. A003ZXC

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the front floor caution plate cover.

  23. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. A00408S

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A0041YL

      Disengage the 2 claws to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps and disconnect the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0041YP

      Remove the clip.

    3. Disengage the fastener and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    4. A0040Q6

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A0041MM

      Disengage the 2 claws to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps and disconnect the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0040VP

      Remove the clip.

    3. Disengage the fastener and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    4. A0040JB

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A0041XK

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  27. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the center airbag sensor connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A00424TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector *2 Screw
      *3 Bolt *4 Earth Wire

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 earth wires.

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. Disengage each clamp and claw.

    6. A00415Z

      Remove the screw.

    7. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 screws.

      A00424DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw *2 Bolt
      *3 Earth Wire - -

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp.

    5. A00410S

      Remove the screw.

    6. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  29. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT


    1. A004262

      Remove the clip and No. 3 side defroster nozzle duct.

  30. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043B7

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A0041IY

      Remove the defroster nozzle assembly as shown in the illustration.

  31. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A00439S

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  32. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00423Y

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage each clamp.

      A004052

    2. Remove the 9 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

      A00409X

  34. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.

    • When disassembling the air conditioning unit assembly, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. A004494

      Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

    2. Remove the bolt, nut and air conditioning unit assembly.

  35. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ PTC Heater:


      1. Remove the screw and disconnect the quick heater assembly connector.

        A0041V3E04
        Text in Illustration
        *A w/ PTC Heater - -
        *1 Quick Heater Assembly Connector *2 Clamp
        *3 Guide - -

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Disengage each clamp.

    4. Remove the 3 screws.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the blower assembly.

  36. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0042X4

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  37. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0040F2

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air conditioning duct sub-assembly.

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A0040SU

    2. Disengage each clamp and remove the air conditioning harness assembly.