AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

Note

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

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

    1. Turn the power switch on (READY).

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:

      Item Condition
      Engine Speed Idling
      Operating Time 3 minutes or more
      A/C Switch Status ON
      Blower Switch Status HI
      Set Temperature MAX COOL

      This cause most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock etc.

    4. Turn the power switch off.

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

      Tech Tips

      Use the refrigerant recover unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

      A011Z1T

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

      A011VW9

  4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE

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

      A011VIE

      Note

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

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

  5. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

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

      A011VZV

      Note

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

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

  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

      A011VCS

    2. Disconnect the suction hose 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.

  7. 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.

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

  10. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 10 Speakers)

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

      A011X82

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

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

      A011VK2

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Remove the bolt.

      A011XST

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

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

    Tech Tips

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

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

    Tech Tips

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

  14. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)

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

      A011X0N

  15. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BACK-UP BATTERY (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)

    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A011VYY

    2. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    3. Remove the bolt.

      A011W4T

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with back-up battery.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  17. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  18. REMOVE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU

    Click here

  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the 5 connectors.

      A011YOR

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

      A011YJJ

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

      A011VLN

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

      A011WEL

    5. Disengage the claw and disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration to remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

      A011XO5

  20. REMOVE VEHICLE APPROACHING SPEAKER CONTROLLER

    1. Disconnect the connector.

      A011X3C

    2. Remove the nut.

    3. Disengage the guide to remove the vehicle approaching speaker controller.

  21. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH

    1. Disconnect each connector.

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

      A011YYO

  22. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

      A011YHN

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

  23. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK

    1. Disengage the 6 guides.

      A011XKTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

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

      A011YLQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

  24. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the screw.

      A011VEC

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

      A011X1C

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

    1. Disengage the guide.

      A011WFW

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

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

      A011XOM

  26. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

      A011YCB

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

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

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

      A011VQ6

  28. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

    1. Disengage the guide.

      A011W9D

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

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

      A011Y4F

  29. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

      A011Y2Y

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

  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

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

      A011VGM

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET

    1. Remove the screw and No. 1 console box mounting bracket from the lower shift lever assembly.

      A011XFP

  32. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)

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

      A011XIH

  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A011WQ7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp.

      A011VH7

    5. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

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

    1. Disconnect the connector.

      A011XI4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    4. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

      A011VPH

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

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP

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

      A011XCEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Protective Tape

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

  36. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING

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

      A011Z5G

  37. 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. Disengage 3 claws to open the 3 clamps.

      A011YAP

    2. Disconnect the center airbag sensor connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A011YU0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector

      Note

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

    3. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    4. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    5. Move the shift lever to N.

    6. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the lower shift lever assembly.

      A011YDU

    7. Remove the 4 bolts and lower shift lever assembly.

      A011YTE

    8. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever support.

      A011WEC

    9. Remove the bolt.

      A011YQJ

    10. Disconnect the connector.

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

      A011W0EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer *2 Protective Tape

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

      A011WNW

    13. Disengage each clamp.

      A011XDVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire - -

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

    15. Disconnect the connector.

      A011YKH

    16. Disengage each clamp.

    17. Remove the 2 nuts.

    18. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      A011YHAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire *2 Connector Holder

    19. Disengage each clamp.

    20. Remove the 2 bolts.

      A011VN9

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

      A011YL2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Movable Collar *2 Body
      *3 Instrument Panel Reinforcement - -
      *a Step 1 *b Step 2
      *c Step 3 *d Step 4

    22. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit with the nut.

    23. Disconnect the cooler drain hose.

    24. Remove the bolt.

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

      A011Y70

  38. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

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

      A011VM2