Removal [08/2019 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUBASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUBASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUBASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
See step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the engine 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 - ]
- 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 [08/2017 - ]
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE NO. 1 TONNEAU COVER HOLDER CAP (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
- REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
Bolt Clip - Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
- 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 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
- REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT
- REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the 2 connectors.
- Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit.