REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal
- PRECAUTION
- w/ Air Suspension:NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
- w/ Navigation System for HDD:NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- w/ Air Suspension:
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See step 1
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 7
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
- REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
- REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR (w/ Smog Ventilation Sensor) See step 6
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 15
- REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
- REMOVE BATTERY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 18
- DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY See step 19
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
- DISCONNECT INLET OIL COOLER HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
- DISCONNECT OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY See step 21
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR
HINT:
Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26 .
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
- Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
- Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
- Disengage each clamp.
- Disconnect each connector.
- for Standard Bolt:
- for Stud Bolt