AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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    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 at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Tech Tips

    Before disconnecting the cable, set the air conditioning control switch to DEF-MODE. (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

  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. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


    1. A01JB5ZE01

      Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. Remove the rear deck floor box.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. A01JC33

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

  7. 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.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A01JCBPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws to remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01JA0K

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01JANT

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01JBV3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and guide <A> as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disengage the guide <B> and remove the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

  12. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01J9V7

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 5 claws and 3 guides <A>.

      A01JCF3E02

    3. Disengage the 8 guides <B> and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01J9RK

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 6 claws and 3 guides <A>.

      A01JC8HE01

    3. Disengage the 8 guides <B> and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the 2 clamps.

      A01J8GVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD: *B for RHD:
      *1 Grommet - -

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Disengage the grommet as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

    5. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

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


    1. A01JAL3

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.

  17. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for RHD)


    1. A01JDA9

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.

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


    1. A01JCF9

      Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.

    2. A01J9NS

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

    3. A01JC64

      Disengage the claw and bend the water guard plate RH.

    4. A01J9P5

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

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


    1. A01JAH2

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

    2. A01JB4QE01

      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. A01J9F7

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

    5. A01JBZC

      Disengage the claw and bend the water guard plate RH.

    6. A01J9HT

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

  20. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JASX

      Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  21. 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  22. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A01JCOU

      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.

  23. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A01JCRZ

      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.

  24. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9ZGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lift slightly

      Using a moulding remover, slightly lift the panel at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Pull the integration control and panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 claws.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the integration control and panel assembly.

  25. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JA02

      Pull the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.

    2. A01JAMJ

      Pull the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 5 claws and remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    1. Disengage the 14 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

      A01J8FE

  27. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JD4M

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  28. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Radio Receiver)


    1. A01JADX

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  29. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Radio Receiver)


    1. A01JBMF

      Remove the 4 bolts <B> and radio tuner opening cover with bracket.

  30. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A01JD1M

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A01J8MZ

      Disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver with bracket.

  31. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A01JCMN

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A01J9QE

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the navigation receiver assembly with bracket as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01JB0N

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J99M

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  34. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JA5Y

      Remove the screw <C>.

    2. A01JCRX

      Disengage the 6 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01J9TK

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides and disconnect the hood lock control cable.

    4. Disconnect each connector and clamp, and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

  35. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER


    1. A01JASI

      Pull the No. 1 instrument panel register in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws.

    2. A01JAFV

      Pull the No. 1 instrument panel register in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.

  36. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A01J9TA

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the No. 1 center instrument cluster finish panel.

  37. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01JBR0

      Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


    1. A01JBQR

      Pull the instrument panel finish panel end LH in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws.

    2. A01JBRH

      Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01J8V9

      Disengage the guide and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH as shown in the illustration.

  39. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE


    1. A01JCQ6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lift slightly

      Using a moulding remover, slightly lift the panel at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Pull the No. 1 side defroster nozzle in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 side defroster nozzle.

  40. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER


    1. A01JBR5

      Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the claw and clip.

    2. A01JAS9

      Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register.

  41. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR


    1. Open the glove compartment door assembly.

    2. A01JD7O

      Pull the glove compartment door in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 claws.

    3. Pull the glove compartment door in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the glove compartment door.

  42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

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

  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


    1. A01JA4B

      Pull the instrument panel finish panel end RH in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws.

    2. A01JA0U

      Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01J8XA

      w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch:


      1. Disengage the guide and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH as shown in the illustration.

    4. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:


      1. Disengage the guide.

      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH as shown in the illustration.

  44. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01JD69

      When removing the front pillar garnish LH, cover the shaded part in the illustration with a piece of cloth so that the interior parts will not be damaged.

    2. A01JCYQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    3. A01JDC3E01

      Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the needle-nosed pliers tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    4. Disengage the 3 guides.

    5. A01JCPXE01

      Disengage the claw while pressing the shaded part in the illustration in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

    6. Remove the front pillar garnish LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration.

    7. A01JBCIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  45. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH


    1. A01J8PV

      Disengage the 3 claws and front pillar garnish corner piece LH as shown in the illustration.

  46. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JB4OE01

      Pull the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  47. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9Y7

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 2 speaker assembly.

      Note

      Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

  48. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

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

  49. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH


    1. A01JCY9

      Disengage the 3 claws and front pillar garnish corner piece RH as shown in the illustration.

  50. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBK9E01

      Pull the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides, and remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  51. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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

  52. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END


    1. A01J932E01

      Pull the instrument cluster finish panel end in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides, and remove the instrument cluster finish panel end.

  53. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    1. Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    2. Disengage the 7 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

      A01JB9T

  54. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. A01J9IPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  55. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.

      A01JATT

    3. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A>.

      A01J97YE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <B>

    5. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips.

    6. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 5 claws and remove the upper instrument panel assembly.

      A01J9CXE01

  56. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX POCKET


    1. A01J9HL

      Remove the rear console box pocket.

  57. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL


    1. A01J96B

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws to remove the upper console panel as shown in the illustration.

  58. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A01JBT3

      Remove the console box carpet.

  59. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JC91

      Remove the 5 bolts.

    2. A01JAF3

      Pull the rear console box assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 8 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box assembly.

  60. REMOVE ELECTRICAL KEY OSCILLATOR


    1. A01J8YH

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the electrical key oscillator.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the electrical key oscillator. If the oscillator is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  61. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A01J8ZI

      Remove the 6 bolts <B> and No. 2 console box mounting bracket.

  62. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A01JBU8E01

      Pull the front No. 1 console box insert in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and guide, and remove the front No. 1 console box insert.

  63. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A01J9HYE01

      Pull the front No. 2 console box insert in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and guide, and remove the front No. 2 console box insert.

  64. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT


    1. A01JACR

      Disengage the fastener and remove the box bottom mat.

  65. SEPARATE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9IU

      Remove the bolt <B> and 2 clips.

    2. A01JAI8

      While pushing the parts shown in the illustration inward, pull the console box assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector and separate the console box assembly.

  66. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JCGH

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air conditioning control assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      Since the connectors for the air conditioning control assembly and the integration control and panel sub-assembly are the same shape, mark them so that they will not be reconnected incorrectly.

  67. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBN7

      Disconnect the connector from the shift lock control unit assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and shift lock control unit assembly.

  68. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9NZ

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts <A>.

    3. A01JCLT

      Pull the upper instrument panel finish panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 9 claws and remove the upper instrument panel finish panel assembly.

  69. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JAX3

      Remove the console box assembly.

  70. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A01J8XE

      Disengage the 5 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 1 switch hole base.

  71. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01JC23E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  72. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01JB74E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  73. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    CAUTION:

    When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. A01JD4FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Torsional Spring

      Using a screwdriver, push the torsional spring to disengage the 2 pins.

    4. A01JBNPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the steering pad.

      Note

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

  74. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JA31E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A01J8WWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09955-04071 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  75. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.


    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

    3. A01JCNK

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.

    4. A01JADT

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

    5. A01JAR1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.

    6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    7. A01JCKZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left.

    8. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    9. A01JCPP

      Remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  76. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01JD64

      Disengage the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  77. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A01JBNRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  78. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01JB1P

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. Disengage the claw and guide.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  79. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01JA4G

      Remove the screw <D>.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and guide.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  80. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. A01J9P2

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws to separate the DLC3.

    5. A01JCSU

      Disengage the 6 claws and 4 guides to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    6. A01JBZTE01

      Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness.

    7. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    8. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

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

  81. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8KR

      Disengage the 3 claws and guide.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  82. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JCZAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly
      *2 Stopper

      Disengage the claw and release the glove compartment door stopper.

    2. Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and pull the glove compartment door assembly until the stoppers are released.

    3. A01JBKLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Close
      *b Open Approximately

      Open the glove compartment door assembly to approximately 55° from its closed position. Pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

      Note

      Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it causes the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

  83. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  84. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

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

  85. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


    1. A01J970

      Remove the 3 clips and the No. 1 heater to register duct.

  86. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9ZV

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 screws.

    4. Disengage the clip and remove the combination meter assembly.

  87. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9IVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock of the Lock Lever
      *2 Lock Lever

      Disengage the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    3. A01JABM

      Disconnect the 3 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

    4. A01JAJP

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the power steering ECU assembly.

  88. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01JA6M

      Remove the 2 bolts <B> and instrument panel safety pad plate sub-assembly.

  89. REMOVE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. for Connector Type Antenna Cord:


      1. A01JCPD

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the bolt.

      3. Disengage the 4 clamps and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

    2. for Plug Type Antenna Cord:


      1. A01J8MP

        Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Remove the bolt.

      3. Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

  90. REMOVE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. for Connector Type Antenna Cord:


      1. A01JAMY

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the bolt.

      3. Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

    2. for Plug Type Antenna Cord:


      1. A01JA2X

        Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Remove the bolt.

      3. Disengage the 6 clamps and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

  91. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Disengage each clamp.

      A01JBH5

    2. Remove the 4 bolts <B>, 11 bolts <C> and screw <D> and lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

      A01JDA7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <B> *2 Bolt <C>
      *3 Screw <D> - -

  92. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Disengage the 2 claws.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

      A01JAJL

    3. Remove the 4 bolts <B>, 11 bolts <C> and screw <D> and lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

      A01JBJBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <B> *2 Bolt <C>
      *3 Screw <D> - -

  93. REMOVE HEADUP DISPLAY


    1. A01JCF1

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

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

  94. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX LH (for RHD)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. A01JAW9

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

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

  95. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01J8UIE01

      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. A01J910

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the driver side junction block assembly.

    5. A01J9K0

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the junction block bracket.

    6. A01JCHY

      Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    7. A01JD0U

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

    8. A01J8XK

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

    9. A01JBAW

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

    10. Remove the driver side junction block assembly.

  96. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01JC1YE01

      Disconnect the connector (1).

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

    3. A01J9ME

      Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    4. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the front passenger side junction block assembly.

    5. A01JAV5

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

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

    7. A01J9F8

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

    8. A01JC6F

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

    9. Remove the front passenger side junction block assembly.

  97. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBCH

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01JCVG

      Turn the stop light switch assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

  98. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH MOUNTING ADJUSTER

  99. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  100. REMOVE PUSH ROD PIN

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  101. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  102. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JALA

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

  103. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A01JBKY

      Turn back the floor carpet.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  104. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JCMHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.

      Note

      Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

  105. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8P6

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    3. A01JALD

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    5. A01JBE3

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

  106. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01JBX4

      Disengage each claw to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01JBJKE01

      Disengage the clip and fastener.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fastener
    4. A01J8IY

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

  107. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A01JA6W

      Disengage each claw to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01JBO0E01

      Disengage the clip and fastener.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fastener
    4. A01JBVE

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

  108. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A01JA8X

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

  109. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT


    1. A01JBDQ

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

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


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

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

      Note

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

    4. Remove the screw.

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

    6. Disconnect each connector.

    7. Disengage each clamp and claw.

      A01JA1UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center airbag sensor connector *2 Screw
      *3 Bolt *4 Earth wires
    8. A01JCUJ

      Remove the screw.

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

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


    1. Remove the 3 screws <A>.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp.

    5. Remove the screw <B> and 2 nuts from the computer integration box RH.

      A01JCXDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw <A> *2 Bolt
      *3 Earth wires *4 Screw <B>
      *5 Nut *6 Computer integration box RH
    6. A01JA0Y

      Remove the screw.

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

  112. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8DO

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A01J8YT

      Remove the defroster nozzle assembly as shown in the illustration.

  113. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBYC

      Disengage the clamp.

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

  114. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JAW8

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

  115. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage each clamp.

      A01JCEC

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

      A01J9ZL

  116. 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, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.


    1. A01JCU2

      Disengage the cooler drain hose.

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