Removal [05/2023 - 09/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [05/2023 - ]
NOTE:After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
- for HFC-134a(R134a):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- for HFC-134a(R134a):
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE AIR (WITH ELEMENT) CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER INLET
- Detach the guide.
*a Connector - Disconnect the vacuum hose from the connector.NOTE:
Do not apply excessive force to the vacuum hose.
- Detach the clamp.
- Disconnect the 2 connectors.
- Detach the clamp.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Loosen the No. 2 air cleaner hose clamp.
*1 Air Cleaner Support - - *a Clamp - - No. 2 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp - - - Remove the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet from the clamp.
- Remove the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet from the air cleaner support.NOTE:
When removing the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet, be careful not to lose the air cleaner support on the underside of the air (with element) cleaner assembly with air cleaner inlet.
- Detach the guide.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER RH
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE LOWER ARM BRACKET BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.
- Remove the 5 bolts.
Bolt Radiator Support Cushion Remove in this Direction - While lifting the upper radiator support upwards, detach the 2 radiator support cushions and remove the upper radiator support.NOTE:
When disconnecting the upper radiator support, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, sub radiator assembly and radiator assembly.
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the engine room main wire.
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid tube sub-assembly A and No. 1 cooler refrigerant hose bracket from the cooler condenser assembly.NOTE:
Do not apply excessive force to the liquid tube sub-assembly A.
- Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly A.NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid tube sub-assembly A and No. 1 cooler refrigerant hose bracket from the cooler condenser assembly.
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.NOTE:
Do not apply excessive force to the discharge hose sub-assembly.
- 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.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
- Detach the claw.
- While lifting the cooler condenser assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration, detach the guide and remove the cooler condenser assembly and sub radiator assembly.
Remove in this Direction NOTE:- When removing the cooler condenser assembly and sub radiator assembly, do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, sub radiator assembly and radiator assembly.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the sub radiator assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.
- Detach the claw.