CONDENSER REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.

    3. Turn the power switch off.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

  4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. Remove the rear deck floor box.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

  6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. A003Z5J

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE


    1. A003VKN

      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.

  8. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

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


    1. A003YXS

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003XDO

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

  11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A003W68E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A003VTAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hood Lock Bolt

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

    3. for LHD:


      1. A003X78

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

    4. For RHD:


      1. A003W92

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

  12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)


    1. A003VZDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A003V1OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hood Lock Bolt

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.

    5. for LHD:


      1. A003X4C

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

    6. For RHD:


      1. A003X9K

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

  13. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT RETAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003Z27

      Remove the 3 bolts and cool air intake duct retainer sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003ZS5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Outer Mounted Type
      *B for Inner Mounted Type

      Remove the bolt and high pitched horn assembly.

  15. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003VGYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Outer Mounted Type
      *B for Inner Mounted Type

      Remove the bolt and low pitched horn assembly.

  16. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003WEF

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 water by-pass hose from the hood lock support sub-assembly.

    2. A003YH0

      Remove the 4 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.

  17. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A003WN1

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

      Note

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

  18. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. A003W4O

      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.

  19. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. A003X6H

      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.

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE


    1. A003W62

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the No. 1 inverter cooling hose.

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

  21. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET


    1. A003YRX

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 inverter bracket.

  22. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD

    for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

    for 5ZR-FXE: Click here

  23. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZC3

      Remove the cooler condenser assembly with hybrid radiator assembly.

    2. A003YLP

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