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Air Conditioning Unit: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  12. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.
    2. Disconnect the suction pipe.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe.
      Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring From Suction Pipe
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      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  13. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A 
    1. Disconnect the liquid tube.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  14. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
  15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A 

    HINT:

    Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.

    Fig 2: Identifying Heater Water Inlet Hose
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  16. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  25. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

    For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  27. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER 

    For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

    For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  28. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 

    For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

    For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  29. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  31. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  32. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  33. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  36. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  37. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  38. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  39. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 

    For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

    For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  41. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 UNDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  46. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  47. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  49. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  50. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  51. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUBASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  52. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  53. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  54. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  55. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUBASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  56. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and console box duct.
      Fig 3: Identifying Clips And Console Box Duct
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  57. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
    1. Remove the console box duct.
      Fig 4: Identifying Console Box Duct
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  58. REMOVE DEFROSTER LOWER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Release the 4 claws and remove the nozzle.
      Fig 5: Releasing Claws
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  59. DISCONNECT TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the clamp.
    2. Remove the screw and ECU.
  60. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 27 clamps and disconnect the connectors. Then disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 6: Identifying Screw And ECU
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    2. Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 junction blocks.
      Fig 7: Identifying Nuts, Bolts
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    3. Remove the cap and bolt.
    4. Remove the 6 bolts and 2 screws.
      Fig 8: Identifying Cap And Bolt
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    5. Using a T40 "torx" socket, remove the 5 "torx" bolts.

      HINT:

      The "torx" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

    6. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.
      Fig 9: Identifying Collars And Instrument Panel Reinforcement
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  61. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and A/C unit.
      Fig 10: Identifying Nut And A/C Unit
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  62. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT 
    1. Remove the screw and duct.
      Fig 11: Locating Air Duct Mounting Screw
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  63. REMOVE FOOT DUCT LOWER 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
      Fig 12: Identifying Foot Duct
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  64. REMOVE FOOT DUCT UPPER 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
  65. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
    Fig 13: Detaching Claws
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  66. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screw.
    3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the blower.
      Fig 14: Identifying Blower And Detaching Claws
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