Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to detach the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.
Note
Attempting to detach both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 7 clips and radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolt.
Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 10 clips and under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles)
Remove the 3 clips and under cover.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
for 1ZR-FAE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 2ZR-FAE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 3ZR-FAE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
for 3ZR-FE:
Drain the engine coolant Click here.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition 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 here.
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
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET
Remove the front wiper motor and bracket Click here.
REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER PANEL
Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel.
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.
*1 | Disconnect tube by hand |
Disconnect the air conditioning tube 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.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube assembly.
DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
Disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
Disconnect the heater water inlet hose.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the upper instrument panel Click here.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the lower instrument panel Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT
Remove the clip.
Fold back the floor carpet.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT
Remove the clip.
Fold back the floor carpet.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
Detach the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
Remove the steering column Click here.
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
Remove the steering column Click here.
REMOVE COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the sensor.
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and duct.
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE
Remove the 2 bolts and brace.
REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY
for LHD:
Remove the power steering ECU assembly Click here.
for RHD:
Remove the power steering ECU assembly Click here.
REMOVE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts and main body ECU.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 clamps.
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and brace.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the clamp.
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and brace.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the clamps, connectors and wire harness.
Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
for Manual Transaxle:
Remove the bolt from the clutch pedal.
Remove the bolts, screws and instrument panel reinforcement.
*1 | for Manual Transaxle | *2 | w/ PTC Heater |
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Disconnect the drain cooler hose.
Remove the nut, bolt and air conditioning unit.