Home Vehicle Interior Heating/Air Conditioning REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000003A3Q007X
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3UR-FE FUEL: FUEL INJECTOR: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

7. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 3UR-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

9. 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.

10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly SEAT: REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic Folding-up Function): REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly SEAT: REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic Folding-up Function): REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

13. REMOVE REAR STEP COVER INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

14. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

15. REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP (for Semi Power Seat) INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

16. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

17. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY



(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

(b) Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.

(c) Remove the 2 nuts.

(d) Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
  • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

(e) Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

18. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT



(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.


(b) Remove the clip and duct.

19. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY



(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit.