AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

    Tech Tips

    Before disconnecting the negative battery terminal, set the air conditioning control switch to DEF-MODE.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A003UZT

      Remove the 2 windshield wiper arm head caps.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003TQG

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A003RXR

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

  10. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A003TQW

      Disengage the 7 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

  11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. A003SU6

      Disengage the clip and 11 claws, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH


    1. A003U2Z

      Disengage the clip and 6 claws, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TL8

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003RG0E01

      Remove the 2 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

  14. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. A003TIT

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.

  15. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL


    1. A003S9NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Heater Air Duct Splash Shield Seal
      *2 Water Guard Plate RH

      Disengage each claw of the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal and water guard plate RH, and bend them.

    2. A003SJJ

      Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts, nut and outer cowl top panel.

  16. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UD6

      Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

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

      Note

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

  17. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube assembly.

      Note

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

  18. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A003TMP

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

      Note


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

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

  19. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

    Tech Tips

    Disconnection procedure for the heater inlet water hose is the same as that for the heater outlet water hose.

  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.

    2. A003SYGE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. A003UH7

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003USY

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A003RM0

      Pull the combination meter assembly, disconnect the connector, and remove the combination meter assembly.

      Note

      When removing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly or combination meter assembly.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


    1. A003RXOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.

    3. A003TXA

      Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

    4. A003RUL

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.

  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


    1. A003ROAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.

    3. A003TRZ

      Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

    4. A003SOQ

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.

  24. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003T1DE03

      Disengage the 5 claws, 2 clips, and 3 guides.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the center instrument panel register assembly.

  25. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH


    1. A003UQOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Guide (A)
      *b Guide (B)

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides (A).

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides (B) and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  26. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A003UJZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A003T7FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      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 tips of the needle-nosed pliers before use.

    3. Disengage the guide at the front end of the front pillar garnish LH and remove it.

    4. A003TFYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Cover
      *2 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
      *3 Adhesive Tape

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

      Protective Cover Size
      X 700 mm (27.56 in.)
      Y 120 mm (4.72 in.)

      1. Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix 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.

  27. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER


    1. A003TPH

      Disengage the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

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

  30. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL


    1. A003S2W

      Disengage the 7 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console panel.

  31. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A003SLR

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A003SBJ

      Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.

  32. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TTXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Stopper
      *2 Glove Compartment Door Stopper

      Disengage the claw and release the glove compartment door stopper.

    2. Bend portions (A) and (B) in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration to release the 2 stoppers, and lower the glove compartment door assembly until the front of the door is level.

    3. A003TCOE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hinge

      Pull the glove compartment door assembly horizontally toward the rear of the vehicle to release the 2 hinges, and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

      Note

      Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it will cause the hinges to deform when reinstalling the door. Be sure to pull out the compartment door horizontally.

  33. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TQP

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A003T93E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the claw and clip.

    4. A003TZ2

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.

    5. A003S0J

      As shown in the illustration, remove the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

    6. w/ USB Audio System:


      1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.

  34. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 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. A003SLE

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  35. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003SIRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    5. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.

      A003RTVE01

    6. Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws.

      A003RHD

    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.

      A003TKC

      Note

      When removing the upper instrument panel sub-assembly, be careful not to damage it or the steering wheel assembly.

  36. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY


    1. A003T9R

      Separate 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. A003SBI

      Disconnect the 3 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

    4. A003UTD

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

  37. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UIU

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A003SV9E03

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  38. 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. A003UNU

      Remove the 2 bolts (upper side).

    4. A003U2R

      Remove the 2 bolts (lower side).

    5. A003T6Y

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides.

    6. A003TMM

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

      Note

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

  39. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

    Click here

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


    1. A003TUS

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

  41. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Radio Receiver)


    1. A003RXW

      Remove the 4 bolts <K> and remove the radio receiver opening cover with bracket.

  42. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH BRACKET (w/ Radio Receiver)


    1. A003THF

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A003SIJ

      Pull the radio receiver with bracket toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 4 clips.

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

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


    1. A003U5C

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Pull the navigation receiver with bracket toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 4 clips.

    3. A003UGK

      Disconnect each connector and remove the navigation receiver with bracket.

  44. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. A003RPO

      Disengage the 4 clips and remove the air conditioning control assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  45. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A003SK1

      Remove the console box carpet.

  46. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A003RVF

      Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. A003TGI

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear console box assembly.

  47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A003UER

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

  48. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH


    1. A003UBS

      Disengage the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  50. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A003SPSE03

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  52. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER


    1. A003UNG

      Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect each connector and then remove the fuse box opening cover.

  53. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A003SB8E03

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the front No. 1 console box insert.

  54. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A003RU6E03

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the front No. 2 console box insert.

  55. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY


    1. A003UV0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel under tray.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  56. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A003RU7

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A003U7G

      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.

    3. A003TOH

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide, and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

  57. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A003RM4

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A003TQO

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide, and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

  58. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A003SFH

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.

  59. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TJ3

      Disconnect the connector and wire harness clamp from the transmission instrument panel shift assembly.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts and transmission instrument panel shift assembly.

  60. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003SDH

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003ST8

      Disengage the clamp.

    3. A003TEUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Radio Receiver

      Remove the bolt.

    4. w/o Radio Receiver:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    5. Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the antenna cord sub-assembly.

  61. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003SDH

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003ST8

      Disengage the clamp.

    3. A003UW1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Radio Receiver

      Remove the bolt.

    4. w/o Radio Receiver:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    5. Disengage the 4 clamps and remove the antenna cord sub-assembly.

  62. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003RV3

      Disengage the 2 claws and DLC3.

    2. A003RLR

      Disengage the 3 claws and the hood lock control cable assembly.

    3. Disengage each clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

      A003TQIE01

    6. Remove the screw <E> or <F>.

    7. Remove the 2 bolts <G> or <H>.

    8. Remove the 10 screws <I> or <J>.

    9. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

      A003TOAE03

  63. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area)


    1. A003TD3

      Remove the clip.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet.

    3. A003V0M

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

  64. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area)


    1. A003UJ1

      Remove the clip.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet.

    3. A003V0R

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  65. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TWJ

      Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  66. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003S1Z

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

  67. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE


    1. A003RZ2

      Remove the 2 bolts and the center instrument panel to cowl brace.

  68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003SB5

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. A003SSE

      Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the instrument panel brace assembly.

  69. REMOVE HEATER COVER (except Cold Area)


    1. A003TKI

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the heater cover.

  70. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area)


    1. A003U4I

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

  71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage each clamp and the wire harness.

      A003T53

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage each clamp.

    4. Remove the 13 bolts and disengage the wire harness and junction block.

    5. Disengage the cooler drain hose.

      A003TJ8

    6. Remove the 6 bolts.

      A003UUV
    7. A003S5Z

      Remove the 3 bolts and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

  72. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT


    1. A003TRL

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

      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.