Air Conditioning Unit: Removal
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL NOTE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying. (See PRECAUTION )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (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 SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
- Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.
- 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. - DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY
- Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory.
- Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter. - DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater outlet water hose.
- DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
HINT:
Disconnection procedure for the heater inlet water hose is the same as that for the heater outlet water hose.
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Key System) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Key System) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
- Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
- REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH
- Release the clamp.
- Turn back the floor carpet.
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the floor carpet bracket LH.
- REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH
- Release the clamp.
- Turn back the floor carpet.
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the floor carpet bracket RH.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT
- Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
- Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the 2 connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning amplifier assembly.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 28 clamps, disconnect the 11 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
- Remove the 7 nuts, 6 bolts, and junction block.
- Remove the 2 caps and 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.
- Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
- Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.
HINT:
The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collars for adjustment.
- Using a hexagon wrench 12 mm, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the air conditioner unit assembly.
- Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws, and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.