AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01FSOM

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01FQQK

      Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Turn the power switch on (READY).

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. 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.

    4. Turn the power switch off.

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

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FXE)


    1. A01FTF3E01

      Place both hands on the sides of the cover as shown in the illustration, lift the cover to detach the 2 clips near the front in the order shown in the illustration, and then lift the cover further to detach the rear clip and remove the cover.

      Text in Illustration
      A01FVNL Areas to place hands when lifting cover

      Note

      If the cover is lifted rearward or forward and to the right or left at the same time, the cover may be damaged.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (for 2AR-FSE)


    1. A01FS2FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a When detaching the clip on the rear side of the cover
      A01FVNL Areas to be held when lifting the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly

      Place both hands on either side of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration and detach the left and right side clips (1 and 2) near the front of the cover. Then, lift up the cover to detach the clip (3) on the rear side and remove the cover.

      Note


      • If the left and right sides and front and back sides of the cover are lifted up at the same time, the cover may be damaged.

      • If the procedures are not followed exactly, the clip on the rear side of the cover may be damaged.

      • If you attempt to remove the cover with only one of the front clips detached, the cover may be damaged.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01FPYO

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (for 2GR-FXE)


    1. A01FQ6J

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.

    3. A01FS2N

      Disconnect the VSV hose.

    4. A01FRIA

      Disconnect the 4 clamps.

    5. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FVWF

      Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

  9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap or reservoir tank cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      A01FUNTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap *2 Reservoir Tank Cap
      *3 Radiator Reservoir Tank *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug - -

    2. Remove the reservoir tank cap and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the local regulations.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs and drain the coolant from the engine.

  10. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  11. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  12. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover LH.

  13. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR

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  15. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FT2BE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Plate

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01FT8EE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Disconnect tube by hand

      Disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly.

      Note


      • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

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

    4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube assembly.

  16. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (for 2GR-FXE)


    1. A01FS2G

      Remove the water hose set.

    2. A01FUS8

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

    3. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose A (engine side).

    4. A01FTMZ

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

    5. Disconnect the heater water outlet hose A (engine side).

    6. A01FTLG

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

    7. Disconnect the heater water outlet hose A (unit side) and remove it.

  17. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A (for 2GR-FXE)


    1. A01FRL3

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

    2. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose A (unit side) and remove it.

  18. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (for 2AR-FSE)


    1. A01FTRU

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

    2. Disconnect the heater water outlet hose A.

  19. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A (for 2AR-FSE)


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

    2. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose A.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Sports Seat Type:

      Click here

    2. for Luxury Seat Type:

      Click here

    3. for Standard Seat Type:

      Click here

  21. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE AIR DUCT PLUG

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both air duct plugs.


    1. A01FVVG

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the air duct plug.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 5 AIR DUCT

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both rear No. 5 air ducts.


    1. A01FU0D

      Remove the 2 screws and rear No. 5 air duct.

  25. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly can be removed in a later step.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

    A01FQEC

    1. Remove the nut or clip.

      Tech Tips

      The rear No. 4 air duct is installed with a nut or clip.

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

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. Remove the nut or clip.

      Tech Tips

      The rear No. 2 air duct is installed with a nut or clip.

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

  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

    A01FRDZ

    1. Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01FVL6

      Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 console box duct.

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01FVEI

    1. Remove the clip and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  32. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01FQ2F

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

  33. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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  34. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FTY7

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  35. REMOVE AIR HOSE


    1. A01FUPB

      Remove the air hose.

  36. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

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  37. REMOVE QUICK HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ PTC Heater)

    A01FROG

    1. Remove the 2 claws and quick heater assembly.

      Note

      If the claws of the quick heater assembly are damaged, install the quick heater assembly with 2 screws (90159-50327).

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 grommets.

    2. A01FRL4

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the clamps and disconnect the connectors.

    4. Remove the bolts and nuts.

      A01FRGG
    5. A01FUFR

      Remove the nut.

    6. Remove the 6 caps.

    7. Remove the 9 bolts.

    8. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, loosen the 3 collars.

    9. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Cap *2 Collar

  39. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Bolt
    *2 Screw

    1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and air conditioning unit.