Removal (from 07/2011)
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for Hatchback): REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Airbag System (for Hatchback with VSC/Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor).
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition 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 Service Precautions.
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1NZ-FE)
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
Removal (from 07/2011)
6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL Removal (from 07/2011)
7. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH Removal (from 07/2011)
8. REMOVE COWL TOP TO COWL INNER BRACE Removal (from 07/2011)
9. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER PANEL Removal (from 07/2011)
10. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Turn the hook connector clockwise and disconnect the air conditioner tube and liquid tube.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and liquid tube.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.
11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the air conditioning unit.
12. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the air conditioning unit.
13. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Removal (from 07/2011)
14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Removal (from 07/2011)
15. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the heater to register duct.
16. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps, then disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 3 guides and remove the defroster nozzle.
17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Open the floor carpet so that the air duct can be removed and installed from the vehicle.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
18. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
19. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
20. SEPARATE DRAIN COOLER HOSE
(a) Separate the drain cooler hose.
21. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (except Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and screw, then remove the instrument panel brace.
HINT
If the vehicle is equipped with knee airbag, remove the knee airbag bracket mounting bolt.
22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.
(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and screw, then remove the instrument panel brace.
HINT
If the vehicle is equipped with knee airbag, remove the bolt A.
23. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.
24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the clamps.
(b) Disconnect the connectors on the front side.
(c) Remove the bolt and separate the instrument panel junction block.
(d) Disconnect the back side connectors and remove the instrument panel junction block as shown in the illustration.
25. SEPARATE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the connector holder.
(d) Remove the screw and the wire harness protector.
(e) Disconnect the connectors.
(f) Remove the bolt.
(g) Disengage the 3 clamps and remove the connector holder.
(h) Disconnect the 3 connectors.
(i) Disengage the 3 clamps and disconnect the instrument panel wire.
(j) Remove the bolts and disconnect the ground wire.
(k) Disconnect the connectors and clamps, then disconnect the instrument panel wire.
26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Remove the 8 bolts and 3 screws, then remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
27. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and nut, then remove the air conditioner unit.
28. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Disengage the claw and remove the air conditioning amplifier as shown in the illustration.
29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning radiator.
30. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT
(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
31. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT
(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
