REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
for HFC-134a (R134a):
for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
Remove the luggage compartment trim cover.
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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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.
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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.
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Remove the screw and rear engine under cover LH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU BOX
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose from the compressor with motor assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the suction hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor with motor assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket, remove the stud bolt and compressor with motor assembly.