Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (Service and Repair)

2. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install SST to piping clamp.
SST: 09870-00015

HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.

(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.

NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tube, when pushing SST.

(c) Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
(d) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(e) Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

- Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
- Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

3. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
SST: 09870-00015

HINT: Disconnect in the same way as the suction hose sub-assembly.

4. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of clip and slide the clip and disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
5. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE

HINT: Disconnect in the same way as the heater inlet water hose.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER (Removal)

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LWR PAD INSERT LH

(a) Remove the 3 screws and instrument panel LWR pad insert LH.
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1

(a) Remove 2 clips and take up the floor carpet.

HINT: Take up the floor carpet as small as the instrument panel brace sub-assembly No. 1 can be removed.

(b) Remove the clamp and floor shift parking lock cable assembly.

(a) Release the 2 fitting claws, remove the air duct No. 1.
10. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO. 2

(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Release the 2 fitting claws, remove the air duct No. 2.
11. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 3 (for Cold Area)

(a) Release the 6 fitting claws, remove the air duct rear No. 3.
12. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 4 (for Cold Area)

(a) Remove 2 clips and take up the floor carpet.

HINT: Take up the floor carpet as small as the air duct rear No. 4 can be removed.

(b) Release the 6 fitting claws, remove the air duct rear No. 4.
13. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 2

(a) Remove the 2 clips and heater to register duct No. 2.
14. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 1

(a) Remove the 2 clips and heater to register duct No. 1.
15. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 3 fitting claws, remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
16. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the outer cable from the clamp.
(b) Disconnect the inner cable and defroster damper control cable sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to bend the cable wire.
- If the cable wire bends, the heater control assembly operationally becomes worse.

17. DISCONNECT AIR MIX DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the outer cable from the clamp.
(b) Disconnect the inner cable and air mix damper control cable sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to bend the cable wire.
- If the cable wire bends, the heater control assembly operationally becomes worse.

18. DISCONNECT ECM

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ECM.

- Do not apply excessive force to the connector of the ECM.
- Do not give any impact to the ECM.

19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE CENTER

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel to cowl brace center.
20. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector, remove the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts, disconnect the steering column assembly.
21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Remove the 8 screws and 2 earth wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.

(b) Disconnect the 6 clamps and wire harness.

22. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 2 fitting claws, disconnect the connector holder.

HINT: Release the claw while pressing the lock part in the arrow direction.

(b) Disconnect the connector from the blower with fan motor sub-assembly.

(d) Disconnect the connector from the cooler thermistor No. 1.

(e) Remove the 4 nuts, bolt and air conditioner unit assembly.