Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal

6. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

8. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

10. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

11. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side .

12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

17. SEPARATE SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

(b) Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

18. SEPARATE COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A

(a) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

19. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.

20. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE

HINT
Use the same procedure for the heater water outlet hose.

21. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Removal

23. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Removal

24. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE REAR ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

28. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Removal

29. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

31. REMOVE DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION MODULE DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) Removal

32. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) Removal

33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

34. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

35. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

36. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

37. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

38. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

40. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

41. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

46. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

49. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH Removal

50. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

53. REMOVE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU Removal

54. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

55. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

56. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

57. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

59. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker) Removal

60. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

61. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

62. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal

63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal

64. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP Removal

65. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY Removal

66. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT Removal

67. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING Removal

68. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

69. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

70. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 4 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

71. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU WITH BRACKET Removal

72. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) Removal

73. REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER ASSEMBLY Removal

74. REMOVE DISTANCE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) Removal

75. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch) Removal

76. REMOVE ID CODE BOX (IMMOBILIZER CODE ECU) Removal

77. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage each clamp and disconnect each connector.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 earth wires.

(e) Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

(f) Remove the 6 caps.

(g) Remove the 2 bolts.

(h) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 4 "TORX" bolts.

NOTICE:
The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

(i) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.

78. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws, 3 bolts, and air conditioner unit assembly.

(b) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to remove the heater water outlet hose.

(c) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to remove the heater water inlet hose.

79. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the screw and No. 2 air duct.

80. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal

81. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the screw.

(c) Release the claw and remove the blower assembly.