AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

Note

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


  1. 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 ignition switch off.

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

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. A01EXF3

        Disengage the 2 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the connector and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster System:


      1. A01EYB1

        Disengage the 4 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the 2 connectors and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. A01EVIB

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    4. A01EYMF

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

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


    1. A01EZ4M

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01EZ0G

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    1. A01EXE6

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to 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.

  6. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. A01EXUS

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

      Note


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

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

  7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ET45

      Remove the bolt, and slide 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)

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  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)

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  11. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 10 Speakers)


    1. A01EXTX

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and audio amplifier cover.

  12. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 10 Speakers)


    1. A01EUSX

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01ETTS

      Remove the bolt.

    5. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the stereo component amplifier assembly with bracket.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

    Tech Tips

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

  14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

    Tech Tips

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

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK


    1. A01EX3ME01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 guides.

    2. A01EV8NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the 6 floor carpet hooks.

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


    1. A01EWKW

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. A01EWOL

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.

    3. A01EVB0

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

    4. A01EYLK

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

    5. A01EWCZ

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

    6. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

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


    1. A01EZ04

      Disconnect the 5 connectors.

    2. A01EZ2I

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

    3. A01EVSU

      Remove the nut.

    4. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and remove the wiring harness clamp bracket.

    5. A01EVB0

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

    6. A01EYLK

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

    7. A01EWCZ

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

    8. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  20. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH


    1. for LHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. A01EWHE

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

    2. for RHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

      2. A01EYM0

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

  21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. for LHD:


      1. A01EVRM

        Remove the 2 screws.

      2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

    3. for RHD:


      1. A01EUE2

        Remove the 2 screws.

      2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

  22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ESW8

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut and windshield wiper relay assembly.

  23. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EVEH

      Remove the screw.

    2. A01EYDG

      Disengage the guide to disconnect the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. A01EWXQ

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01EV53

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  25. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. A01EYBU

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A01EY5L

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

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01EUAZ

      Disengage the guide.

    2. Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01EWAC

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

  28. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. A01ET17

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A01ET7W

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

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01EXJL

      Remove the clip and the No. 1 console box duct.

  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUTZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. A01EWRK

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    3. Remove the screw and the instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly.

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


    1. A01EUE7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. A01EU83

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    5. Remove the screw and the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP


    1. A01EX1PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Driver Side
      *B for Passenger Side
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

  34. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING


    1. A01EVA7

      Remove the 2 front lower panel packings as shown in the illustration.

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH 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.


    1. for 10 Speakers:


      1. A01EWO0

        Disengage the 3 clamps.

    2. A01EYA1

      Disengage 3 claw to open the 3 clamps.

    3. A01ET7CE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *1 Airbag Sensor Assembly

      Disconnect the connector from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. Disengage each clamp.

    6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws to unlock the retainer as shown in the illustration.

      A01EUKXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer *2 Protective Tape

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

      A01EX9Q

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

      A01EWHWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column - -
      *1 Earth Wire *2 Protector

    9. Disengage each clamp.

    10. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Remove the nut and disconnect the protector.

    11. A01EYPJ

      Disconnect the connector.

    12. Disengage each clamp.

    13. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      A01EXFEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire *2 Connector Holder

    14. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

    15. Disconnect the connector.

    16. Disengage each clamp.

    17. A01EW0T

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    18. Remove the 5 bolts and the nut as shown in the illustration.

      A01ESP4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Movable Collar *2 Body
      *3 Instrument Panel Reinforcement - -
      *a Step 1 *b Step 2
      *c Step 3 *d Step 4

    19. Disconnect the cooler drain hose.

    20. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument panel reinforcement with air conditioning unit as shown in the illustration.

      A01EXAM

  36. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

      A01EXQ1