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 at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Turn the A/C switch on.
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.
Turn the power switch off.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 3 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
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Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove the screw.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove the 2 bolts and 4 screws.
Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips.
w/ Front Spoiler:
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front spoiler cover.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front bumper assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector.
Note
Do not apply excessive force when separating the front bumper.
w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and drain the washer fluid.
Tech Tips
Use a container to collect the washer fluid.
Remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 5 bolts and millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR BRACKET (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Remove the bolt and millimeter wave radar sensor bracket.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
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.
DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the No. 5 inverter cooling hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
DISCONNECT NO. 7 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 7 inverter cooling hose.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the No. 7 inverter cooling hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the water by-pass hose clamp from the radiator support RH.
Disconnect the hood lock connector and hood lock control cable wire.
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the connector from the No. 2 cooling fan motor.
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and connector from the fan shroud and cooling fan motor.
Disconnect the 2 horn connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts, radiator support RH and radiator support LH with the 2 cushions from the upper radiator support.
Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support.
REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD
Disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the 6 water by-pass hose clamps from the No. 2 fan shroud.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
Remove the cooler condenser assembly with hybrid radiator assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser assembly from the hybrid radiator assembly.