AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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  3. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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  5. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for LHD)

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  6. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  7. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  8. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  9. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005D7D

      Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  10. 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.

  11. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. A005C0D

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

      Note


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

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

  12. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. A005CZK

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

      Note


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

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

  13. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for LHD)

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  16. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX LH (for RHD)

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  17. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (for RHD)

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  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  20. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005A49

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and center instrument panel reinforcement sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE COOLER THERMISTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR)


    1. A005CR4

      Disconnect the aspirator and connector, and remove the cooler thermistor (room temperature sensor).

  22. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A005CD0

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip and turn back the floor carpet.

    2. A005DSR

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and No. 2 instrument panel mounting bracket.

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0059PJ

      Disengage the 4 clamps.

    2. A0059WO

      Remove the screw, nut, and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. A005B2I

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip and turn back the floor carpet.

    2. A005F2F

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and No. 1 instrument panel mounting bracket.

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


    1. A005BHQE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. A005EUR

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    5. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    6. A005E9FE03
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      *1 Earth Wire

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    7. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    8. A005BWR

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

  26. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A005AT5

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. A005BC0

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    3. A005AIN

      Disengage the 2 claws and guide, and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A005AKQ

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. A005DVV

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Disengage the 3 clamps.

    3. A005D43

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    4. A005B6GE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Earth Wire

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts.

    6. Disengage the 4 clamps.

    7. Disconnect the center airbag sensor connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A005CTZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Center Airbag Sensor Connector - -

    8. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    9. Disconnect each connector.

    10. Remove the 9 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

      A005B9H

  29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause brackets 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. A0059N7

      Disconnect the No. 1 cooler unit drain hose.

    2. Remove the bolt, nut and air conditioning unit assembly.