Removal [10/2018 - 07/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- for Gasoline Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- for HV Model:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- for Gasoline Model:
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
See step 1
- REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
- for Triple Beam Headlight:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - ]
- for Single Beam Headlight:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - ]
- for Triple Beam Headlight:
- REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- for Sport Package:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- except Sport Package:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
- for Sport Package:
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- for Sport Package:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
- except Sport Package:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
- for Sport Package:
- REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER UPPER RETAINER
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the hood lock support sub-assembly.
- for HV Model:
- Disconnect the connector A.
- Disengage the clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
- Remove the 5 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly together with hood lock support sub-assembly from the vehicle.
- Disengage the clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the hood lock support sub-assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE
- REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH
- REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
- While pressing the end of the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A into the end of the cooler condenser assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.
*1 Cooler Refrigerant Liquid Pipe A *2 Cooler Condenser Assembly *3 Piping Clamp - - *a Press In - - NOTE:- If any foreign matter is adhered to the connecting part, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it.
- Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
- Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.NOTE:
Clean off any foreign matter near the ends of the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A and cooler condenser assembly.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.NOTE:
Wrap the open ends of the separated cooler condenser assembly and cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A accessory assembly with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
- Remove the piping clamp.
- While pressing the end of the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A into the end of the cooler condenser assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.
- REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY