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HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

Service Precautions

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

5. 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 Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
* Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat) Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat) Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat) Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

19. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

22. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal

24. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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





(b) Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

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

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

30. 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.

31. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

32. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

33. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

34. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

35. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

36. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

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

38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

39. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

40. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH Removal

41. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear View Monitor System) Removal

42. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear View Monitor System) Removal

43. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Seat Heater System) Removal

44. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System) Removal

45. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

46. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY Removal

48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

49. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

50. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

51. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

52. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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

54. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

55. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

56. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Removal

57. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

59. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 13 Speakers) Removal

60. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) Removal

61. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) Removal

62. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Key System) Removal

63. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Key System) Removal

64. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

65. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

66. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

67. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

68. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH (for 6 Speakers) Removal

69. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH (for 13 Speakers) Removal

70. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

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

72. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

73. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

74. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

75. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH (for 6 Speakers) Removal

76. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH (for 13 Speakers) Removal

77. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

78. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

for U660F:

for U660E:

79. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal

80. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal

81. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP Removal

82. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY Removal

83. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) Removal

84. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

85. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY Removal

86. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY Removal

87. REMOVE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Removal

88. REMOVE 4WD CONTROL ECU (for AWD) Removal

89. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING ECU Removal

90. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY Removal

91. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Removal

92. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Turn back the floor carpet.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct as shown in the illustration.





93. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.





94. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.





(b) Remove the 3 clips and floor carpet bracket LH.

95. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

(a) Turn back the floor carpet.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 4 air duct as shown in the illustration.





96. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

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





97. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the 3 clips and floor carpet bracket RH.





98. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

(a) Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct as shown in the illustration.





99. REMOVE NO. 6 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.





(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 6 heater to register duct assembly.

100. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

(a) Disengage the clamp.





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

(c) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 3 instrument panel reinforcement.

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

(a) Disengage each clamp.





(b) Remove the screw.





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

(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

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

(a) Disengage each clamp and remove the screw.





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

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

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103. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and screw.

(b) Disconnect the blower motor connector.

(c) Disconnect each connector.

(d) Disengage each clamp.





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(e) Remove the 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.

(f) Remove the nut.

(g) Disconnect the cooler drain hose.





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(h) for LH side:

(1) Remove the hole plug.





(i) for RH side:

(1) Remove the hole plug.





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

HINT
The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side may be removed with the collars for adjustment.

(k) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.

(l) Remove the bolt and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly.





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104. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.




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