Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

HINT
Before disconnecting the cable, set the air conditioning control switch to DEF-MODE. (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH Removal

5. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Disconnect the suction pipe 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

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

8. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE

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

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the inlet heater water hose.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

9. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE

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

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the outlet heater water hose.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE SOLAR VENTILATION ECU (w/ Solar Ventilation System) Removal

12. REMOVE VEHICLE APPROACHING SPEAKER CONTROLLER Removal

13. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE HEADUP DISPLAY (w/ Headup Display) Removal

15. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

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16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Disengage each claw to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the clip and fastener.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Disengage each claw to open the 2 door scuff plate clamps as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the clip and fastener.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

19. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT

(a) Remove the clip and No. 3 side defroster nozzle duct.

20. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

(c) Disconnect the center airbag sensor connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the screw.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 earth wires.

(f) Disconnect each connector.

(g) Disengage each clamp and claw.

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(h) Remove the screw.

(i) Remove the bolt, nut and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws .

(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

(c) Disconnect each connector.

(d) Disengage each clamp.

(e) Remove the screw and 2 nuts from the computer integration box RH.

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(f) Remove the screw.

(g) Remove the bolt, nut and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

22. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 claws.

(b) Remove the defroster nozzle assembly as shown in the illustration.

23. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.

24. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage each clamp.

(b) Remove the 9 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

26. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.
* When disassembling the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

(a) Disengage the cooler drain hose.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and air conditioning unit assembly.