AIR CONDITIONING UNIT > REMOVAL

for Preparation Click here



1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


A105932E01

  1. Remove the 7 clips and duct seal.



2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LHD)


B107979E01

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.



3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RHD)


B107980E01

  1. Remove the cap nut.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.



4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


B108983E01

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the side seal.



5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

  1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.



7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

  1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.



8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


B107358E01

  1. Pull the cowl side seal in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws and remove the cowl side seal.



9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    B111074E01

  1. Remove the 2 clips and detach the 5 claws.



    B111075E01

  1. Pull the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 10 claws and remove the ventilator louver.



11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    B111171E02

  1. Disconnect the connector. Then detach the 2 clamps and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.



    B111165E02

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and the wiper motor and link assembly.

    HINT:
    The 2 bolts labeled (A) in the illustration cannot be removed from the wiper motor and link because they are integrated into the wiper motor and link.



12. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start up the engine.

  1. A/C switch is ON.

  1. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

  1. Stop the engine.

  1. Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.

    SST
    07110-58060   (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)



13. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


E075235E01

  1. Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.

  1. Disconnect the suction pipe.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe.

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



14. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY A

  1. Disconnect the liquid tube.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.

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



15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A


    E104230

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



16. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A

HINT:
Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.



17. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT


HINT:
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with an alphabetical code in the table below.



B107491E01



18. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT MODE

  1. Take out all discs and tape.

    NOTICE:
    If the discs or tape cannot be taken out, do not attempt to take them out forcibly. Send the unit to a repair shop.

  1. Turn the engine switch off.



    E107367
    E107368

  1. While simultaneously pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches, turn the engine switch on (ACC).

    HINT:
    The CD loading door indicator light blinks during mode setting and it remains lit after the setting is completed.

  1. Turn the engine switch off.



19. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE LH


B111627E01

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.



22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.



24. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


    C107319

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.



25. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


    C107318

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.



26. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    C106869E01

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    C106868

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

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



27. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


28. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


29. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


30. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR


    C110478E01

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and separate the spiral cable.



31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


B107382E01

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.



32. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


B109940E01

  1. Disconnect the connector.



    B109941E01

  1. Detach the clamp from the dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.



33. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


B111912

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the clip remover tip before use.



34. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY


B110191

  1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    B111908E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.



35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


B105637E06

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


B105636E09

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



37. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE


B105638E06

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.



38. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY


B105635E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



39. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX


B106268

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

  1. Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.



40. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


B105640E03

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the cluster finish panel and then disconnect the connector.



42. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


B105641

  1. Remove the 4 screws.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.



43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


B105643E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


B105642E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



45. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER


B105644E01

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 claws.

  1. Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.



46. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD


B105646E04

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 clips and claw.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.

  1. Remove the safety pad.



47. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    C106895

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

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



48. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY


E108543E02

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the control panel and then disconnect the connector.



49. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


B108847E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.



50. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU


    C105540

  1. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the steering control ECU.



    C105541

  1. Remove the 3 screws and the steering control ECU.



51. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    C107050

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

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



52. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


B105648E01

  1. Remove the 4 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 clips and claw.

  1. Disconnect the connector and clamp.

  1. Remove the glove compartment door.



53. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



54. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


B111628E01

  1. Detach the clip labeled A from the vehicle body. Pull the pillar garnish so that the tip of clip B locks in the pillar garnish's hole.

  1. Using needle-nose pliers, rotate clip B 90° and remove the pillar garnish.

    HINT:
    If clip B is removed from the vehicle body or is damaged, replace it with a new one.



    B108662E01

  1. Protect the curtain shield airbag.

    1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet that is 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.

      NOTICE:
      Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.



55. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER


    E107370

  1. Remove the 4 bolts.



    E107371

  1. Pull the multi-display with radio receiver to detach the 2 clips on the backside of the multi-display.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-display with radio receiver.



56. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    B108094

  1. w/ Navigation system:
    Remove the navigation ECU.

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and navigation ECU.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts and center junction block RH and LH.

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and clamps.



  1. Detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad.


    B111911E01



57. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    E107617

  1. Remove the 2 clips and console box duct.



58. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    E107618

  1. Remove the console box duct.



59. REMOVE DEFROSTER LOWER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    E074753E01

  1. Release the 4 claws and remove the nozzle.



60. DISCONNECT TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY


E074798E01

  1. Disconnect the clamp.

  1. Remove the screw and ECU.



61. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

  1. Detach the 27 clamps and disconnect the connectors. Then disconnect the wire harness.



  1. Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 junction blocks.


    E107619E01

  1. Remove the cap and bolt.



  1. Remove the 6 bolts and 2 screws.


    E107620

  1. Using a T40 "torx" socket, remove the 5 "torx" bolts.

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



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


    E107621E01



62. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    E107622

  1. Remove the nut and A/C unit.



63. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    E109820E01

  1. Remove the screw and duct.



64. REMOVE FOOT DUCT LOWER (for LHD)


    E107638E01

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.



65. REMOVE FOOT DUCT UPPER (for LHD)


    E107639E01

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.



66. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for RHD)


    E109821E01

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.



67. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


E107651

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.



68. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY


    E107624E01

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the blower.