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Removal








AIR CONDITIONING UNIT:

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (Service Precautions)

2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (Service and Repair)

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE)

5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1GR-FE)

6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the suction hose sub-assembly.





(b) Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.





(c) Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

- Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool to disconnect the hose.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.
7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the air conditioning tube assembly.





(c) Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.





(d) Disconnect the air conditioner tube.

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

(e) Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube.
8. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE)





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
9. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE)





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE)





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE)





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (Removal)

13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (Removal)

14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (Removal)

15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (Removal)

16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (Removal)

17. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

18. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
19. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (Removal)

20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (Removal)

21. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (Removal)

22. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Removal)

23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (Removal)

24. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER (Removal)

25. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (Removal)

27. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST (Removal)

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab) ()

31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Cab) ()

34. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

35. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

36. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Double Cab) ()

37. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

38. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

39. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Double Cab) ()

40. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
(a) Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
41. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
(a) Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

43. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

44. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Double Cab) ()

45. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Regular Cab) (Removal)

46. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Access Cab) (Removal)

47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Double Cab) ()

48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY (for Pedal Type Parking Brake) (Removal)

49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (Removal)

50. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

51. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

52. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

53. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER TRAY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

54. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

55. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (Removal)

56. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (Removal)

57. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (Removal)

58. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Removal)

59. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (Removal)

60. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (Disassembly)

61. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (Removal)

62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

63. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (Removal)

64. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

65. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (Removal)

66. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (Removal)

67. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH (Removal)

68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

69. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (Removal)

70. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (Removal)

71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY W/ PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Removal)

72. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT





(a) Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
73. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT





(a) Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
74. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)





(a) Fold back the floor carpet.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct rear.
75. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)





(a) Fold back the floor carpet.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct rear.
76. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct assembly heater.
77. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY RH





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





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket LH.





(b) Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket RH.
79. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER (Removal)

80. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE (Removal)

81. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Removal)

82. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (Removal)

83. REMOVE ECM (for 2TR-FE)

84. REMOVE ECM (for 1GR-FE)

85. SEPARATE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the driver side junction block assembly.
86. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and the transponder key ECU assembly.
87. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and the air conditioner amplifier assembly.
88. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the 6 connectors from the air conditioning unit assembly.





(b) Remove the 3 bolts.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors (Service Precautions).





(e) Disengage the 20 clamps.









(f) Remove the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.
(g) Remove the 2 caps and 7 bolts.
(h) Disengage the reinforcement hook of the air conditioning unit, and remove the reinforcement.
(i) Remove the air conditioner unit assembly.




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