Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for Sedan): 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1NZ-FE) Service and Repair

4. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Turn the hook type connector clockwise and disconnect the suction tube.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction tube.

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

5. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the liquid tube.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.

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

6. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.

7. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.

8. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE Removal

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER Removal

10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal

12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1 Removal

13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER (w/o Radio Receiver) Removal

16. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

18. DISCONNECT AIR MIX DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

19. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. DISCONNECT AIR INLET DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

21. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

22. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

31. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

33. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

34. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

35. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

36. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

37. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PAD LOWER LH Removal

39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PAD LOWER RH Removal

40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX Removal

42. DISCONNECT ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

43. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

45. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

46. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

47. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

48. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

49. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

50. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU Removal

51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT Removal

52. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal

53. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft and the power steering link.

(b) Loosen bolt A, remove bolt B and remove the steering yoke.

54. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

55. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

56. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

57. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the heater to register duct.

59. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector and 3 clamps.

(b) Disengage the 5 claws and remove the defroster nozzle.

60. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.

61. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct.

62. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (for Cold Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.

63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Remove the bolt, screw and nut and remove the instrument panel brace.

64. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE J/B)

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors and the 3 clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the main body ECU.

65. SEPARATE CONNECTOR NO. 2 HOLDER

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and separate the connector No. 2 holder.

66. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

(a) Disconnect the drain hose.

(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

(d) Disconnect the connectors.

(e) Disengage the clamps.

(f) Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

(g) Remove the 3 bolts and the nut.

(h) Remove the 9 bolts and remove the instrument panel reinforcement together with the air conditioning unit.

(i) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning unit.

67. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw and the air conditioning amplifier.

68. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

(a) Remove the 3 screws and the air conditioning unit.