Air Conditioning Unit: Removal
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.
- Disconnect the suction pipe.
- Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
- Disconnect the liquid tube.
- 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.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
HINT:
Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.
- TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT (See REMOVAL )
- SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT (See REMOVAL )
- 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.
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )
For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )
For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )
For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )
For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUBASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
- Remove the 2 clips and console box duct.
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
- Remove the console box duct.
- REMOVE DEFROSTER LOWER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
- Release the 4 claws and remove the nozzle.
- DISCONNECT TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the clamp.
- Remove the screw and ECU.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
- Detach the 27 clamps and disconnect the connectors. Then disconnect the wire harness.
- Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 junction blocks.
- Remove the cap and bolt.
- Remove the 6 bolts and 2 screws.
- 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.
- Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
- Remove the nut and A/C unit.
- REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT
- Remove the screw and duct.
- REMOVE FOOT DUCT LOWER
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
- REMOVE FOOT DUCT UPPER
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the screw.
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the blower.