Removal [08/2015 - 08/2017]: Procedure
- TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 1
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
See step 1
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to:PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to:INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 3UR-FE)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 3UR-FBE)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE B
- Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
- Disconnect the suction pipe and liquid pipe.NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the pipe.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction pipe and liquid pipe.
- REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater outlet water hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.
- REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater inlet water hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE STEERING PAD
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX POCKET
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 36
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 37
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 38
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 40
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 41
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 42
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 44
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 46
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
- REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER COVER LH (for LH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER LH (for LH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT LH SEAT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
- REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER COVER RH (for RH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER RH (for RH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT RH SEAT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 14 Speakers)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT
- Remove the clip.
- Detach the 4 claws and remove the air duct.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT
- Remove the clip.
- Detach the 4 claws and remove the air duct.
- REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 19
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.
- Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering column.
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 22
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 55
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 8 Speakers)
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 56
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to:PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
- Detach the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT
- Detach the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
- SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU
- Disconnect the connectors and clamp.
- Remove the bolt and nut and separate the main body ECU.
- REMOVE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the nut and the turn signal flasher.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ECU INTEGRATION BRACKET
- Disconnect the connectors and clamp.
- Remove the bolt and nut and the ECU integration bracket.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connectors and clamps and separate the wire harness.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.
- Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
- for Driver Side:
Remove the 2 caps and 3 bolts.
- for Passenger Side:
Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 "TORX" bolts.
HINT:
When removing the bolts, the collars may come off with the bolts.
- for Passenger Side:
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.
- Remove the 3 bolts, nut and instrument panel reinforcement.
- for Driver Side:
- Disconnect the connector and clamp and separate the wire harness.
- REMOVE FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
- Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and the air conditioning unit.