Removal

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT:

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) for 1GR-FE:
Drain engine coolant (Service and Repair).
(b) for 2UZ-FE:
Drain engine coolant (Service and Repair).
(c) for 3UR-FE:
Drain engine coolant (Service and Repair).
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (Service and Repair)

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
- After the ignition switch is turned LOCK, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch LOCK, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Repair Instruction - Initialization).





4. REMOVE NO. 2 COOLER COVER
(a) Remove the 2 nuts.
(b) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.
5. REMOVE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.





(c) Disconnect the suction tube and liquid tube.

- 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.

(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube and liquid tube.
6. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE AND OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
(b) Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET
(a) Remove the front wiper motor and bracket (Removal).
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering column (Removal).
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) for Column Shift Type:
Remove the instrument panel (Removal).
(b) for Floor Shift Type:
Remove the instrument panel (Removal).
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the clamps, connectors and wire harness.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 screws and 4 nuts.





(c) Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
(1) Driver side:
Remove the 3 bolts and 3 caps.
(2) 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) Passenger side:
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.





11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
(a) Remove the nut and air conditioning unit.