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Removal








AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
HINT: Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

1. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
3. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

5. REMOVE ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (CENTER SIDE) Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER LH Removal

11. REMOVE ANTENNA ORNAMENT Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER RH Removal

13. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal







16. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION PIPE A
(a) Install SST onto the piping clamp.
SST: 09870-00015
HINT: Check the directions of the piping clamp and SST by referring to the illustration on the caution label.

(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTE: Do not deform the tube when pushing SST.

(c) Pull SST slightly, push the release lever, and then remove the piping clamp with SST.
(d) Disconnect the suction pipe.
NOTICE:
- Do not use any tools when disconnecting the pipe.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

17. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
SST: 09870-00025
HINT: Disconnection procedure of the liquid pipe is the same as for the suction pipe.





18. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claw of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.






19. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT)
(a) Using pliers, grip the claw of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
20. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
21. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

22. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

23. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

24. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

26. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

27. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

30. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST Removal

31. REMOVE FOOTREST CLIP Removal

32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

36. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG Removal

37. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

39. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH Removal

41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH Removal

42. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

45. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal

46. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal

47. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

48. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT Removal

49. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX Removal

50. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL NO. 1 GARNISH Removal

51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

53. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

54. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE Removal

55. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

56. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

57. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

58. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

59. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

60. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

61. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

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

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

64. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY Removal

65. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP RETAINER RH Removal

66. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP RETAINER LH Removal

67. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR Removal

68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

69. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal

70. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT






(a) Remove the screw and remove the heater to register duct.
71. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT






(a) Remove the screw and remove the heater to register duct.
72. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT






(a) Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clamps and remove the rear air duct.
73. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT






(a) Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clamps and remove the rear air duct.
74. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT






(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
75. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT






(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
76. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE MOUNTING BRACKET





(a) for LH side:
(1) Remove the bolt and nut and remove the instrument panel brace mounting bracket.






(b) for RH side:
(1) Remove the bolt and nut and remove the instrument panel brace mounting bracket.
77. REMOVE ECM Service and Repair

78. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER Removal







79. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the steering shaft thrust stopper from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
(b) Mark matchmarks on the steering column assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
(c) Pull the intermediate shaft assembly and steering shaft thrust stopper out of the steering column assembly.
80. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

81. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE BRACKET






(a) Remove the bolt and remove the instrument panel side bracket.
82. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE J/B)






(a) Remove the 2 nuts and remove the driver side junction block.
83. REMOVE COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE






(a) Disconnect the cooler unit drain hose.
84. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and 5 nuts and disconnect the wire harness.





(b) Disconnect the connectors.
(c) Disengage the clamps.





(d) Remove the 5 bolts and the 2 nuts.





(e) Remove the 2 caps and the 7 bolts.





(f) Disengage the reinforcement hook of the air conditioning unit, and remove the reinforcement.
(g) Remove the air conditioning unit.
85. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Remove the air conditioning unit as shown in the illustration.
86. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY






(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the heater to register duct.
87. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY






(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the lower defroster nozzle.
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