Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM0000018PN001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT HEATER UNIT: REMOVAL; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. 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.

2. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RADIATOR PIPES

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

(b) Disconnect the water hoses from the heater radiator pipes.

HINT:

Collect the engine coolant in a container.

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the instrument panel safety pad 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; INSTRUMENT PANEL: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL .

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE FRONT COOLING UNIT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT COOLING UNIT: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE

(a) Remove the lower defroster nozzle.

7. REMOVE HEATER UNIT

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and heater unit.