REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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   2. for 1GR-FE:

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4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   Note:

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

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

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

   1. for 60/40 Split Slide Walk-in Seat Type LH Side:

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   2. for 60/40 Split Slide Walk-in Seat Type RH Side:

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7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR STEP COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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8. REMOVE QUARTER SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

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11. REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

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12. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

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13. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

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14. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

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15. REMOVE NO. 1 TONNEAU COVER HOLDER CAP

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16. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER

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17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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19. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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20. REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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21. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       Remove the bolt.

    2. Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

       Note:

       • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.

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

    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

    4. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

    5. Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.

22. REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the 2 clips.

    2. Detach the clamp and remove the duct.

23. REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 3 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the 2 clips and remove the duct.

24. REMOVE REAR SIDE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.

    2. 

       Swing the bottom of the duct sideways and remove the duct.

25. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    1. 

       Disconnect the 4 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.

    2. Remove the 5 bolts and rear cooling unit.

26. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

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27. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 5 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the clip and remove the duct.

28. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 4 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the clip and remove the duct.

29. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 3 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the clip and remove the duct.

30. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 2 AIR DUCT

    1. 

       Detach the clip and remove the duct.

31. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT

    1. Detach the 4 clips and remove the duct.