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Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. 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.
    NOTE:
    • After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  9. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Partially remove the fender liner.

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.

  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Fender Liner LH Clips
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  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape around the front bumper.
    2. Remove the bolt and 8 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Bolts And Screws
      G04950702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

      Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Seal Bracket Clips
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    4. Detach the 5 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

    5. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper.
    6. w/ Intuitive Parking Assist system.

      Disconnect the No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper.

  18. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper Claws
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  21. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE INLET OIL COOLER HOSE 
  27. REMOVE OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE 
  28. REMOVE OUTLET ENGINE ROOM ECU DUCT  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and sensor.
      Fig 5: Locating Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Connector And Bolts
      G04948222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Detach the claw, and remove the 3 screws and cover.
  32. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 6: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable Cover Screws And Claw
    G04948223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 2 clamps.
      Fig 7: Locating Upper Radiator Support Connectors And Clamps
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    2. Detach the 5 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 8: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper support.
  34. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT  )
    Fig 9: Identifying Upper Support And Bolts
    G04948226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
      NOTE:
      • When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
      • When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
        Fig 10: Locating Discharge Hose Bolt
        G05774602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  36. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube from the cooler condenser.
      NOTE:
      • When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
      • When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
    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.
      Fig 11: Locating Liquid Tube Bolt
      G05774603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Remove the clip and disconnect the cooling hose.
      Fig 12: Locating No. 1 Inverter Cooling Hose Clip
      G05773390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INVERTER COOLING HOSE 
    1. Remove the clip and disconnect the cooling hose.
      Fig 13: Locating No. 2 Inverter Cooling Hose Clip
      G05773391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser.
      Fig 14: Identifying Cooler Condenser Bolts
      G05774606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.
      Fig 15: Identifying Radiator Assembly And Bolt
      G05774607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE COOLER DRYER 
    1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
      Fig 16: Identifying Modulator Cap
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    2. Remove the O-ring from the cap.
      Fig 17: Locating Cap O-Ring
      G04950714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
      Fig 18: Removing Cooler Dryer
      G04950715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002