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Removal








HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT 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.

1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT Removal

2. 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.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Replacement

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 3UR-FE) Service and Repair

6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2UZ-FE) Service and Repair

7. REMOVE COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE B





(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.






(b) Disconnect the suction pipe and liquid pipe.
- Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the pipe.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

(c) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction pipe and liquid pipe.






8. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater outlet water hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.





9. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water hose.
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the rear heater inlet water hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

17. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

18. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

19. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

21. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

22. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

24. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

25. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

26. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

28. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

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

30. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

31. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

32. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX POCKET Removal

33. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

34. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

35. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

36. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX Removal

37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

39. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

40. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

41. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Radio Receiver) Removal

42. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) Removal

43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Removal

44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

45. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

46. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

48. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

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

50. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

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

54. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY RH Removal

55. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

56. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers) Removal

57. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
58. REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER COVER LH (for LH Side) Removal

59. REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER LH (for LH Side) Removal

60. REMOVE FRONT LH SEAT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

61. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
62. REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER COVER RH (for RH Side) Removal

63. REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER RH (for RH Side) Removal

64. REMOVE FRONT RH SEAT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal

65. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 14 Speakers) Removal

66. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers) Removal







67. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.






68. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct.
69. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD INSERT Removal

70. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal







71. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.
(b) Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering column.
72. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) Removal

73. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) Removal

74. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 14 Speakers) Removal

75. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 8 Speakers) Removal

76. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

77. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY Removal







78. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.






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






80. SEPARATE MAIN BODY ECU
(a) Disconnect the connectors and clamp.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut and separate the main body ECU.






81. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and the turn signal flasher.






82. REMOVE NO. 1 ECU INTEGRATION BRACKET
(a) Disconnect the connectors and clamp.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut and the ECU integration bracket.
83. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors and clamps and separate the wire harness.
(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.





(c) Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
(1) for Driver Side:
Remove the 2 caps and 3 bolts.
(2) for Passenger Side:
Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 "TORX" bolts.
HINT: When removing the bolts, the collars may come off with the bolts.
(3) for Passenger Side:
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.
(4) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and instrument panel reinforcement.









(d) Disconnect the connector and clamp and separate the wire harness.






84. REMOVE FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
(a) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and the air conditioning unit.
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