Removal
AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT COOLING UNIT: REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
Service Precautions
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
3. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH
5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from deploying Service Precautions.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water hose.
NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the heater outlet water hose.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
12. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the heater inlet water hose.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
13. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
(b) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
14. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION PIPE
(a) Disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction pipe.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction pipe.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
15. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
17. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
18. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal
20. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
24. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Removal
25. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) Removal
26. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System) Removal
27. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal
28. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) Removal
29. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) Removal
30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
31. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
32. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System) Removal
33. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal
34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
35. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
36. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
37. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
38. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
39. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal
40. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX Removal
41. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal
42. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal
43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal
44. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal
45. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System) Removal
46. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
48. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
49. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
50. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
51. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
52. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
53. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
54. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal
55. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) Removal
56. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) Removal
57. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING Removal
58. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal
59. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS Removal
60. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
61. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
62. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
63. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
64. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal
65. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.
66. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Removal
67. REMOVE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (w/ Smart Key System) Removal
68. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal
69. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
(a) Disengage the claw.
(b) Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.
(c) Remove the clip.
(d) Disengage the clamp.
(e) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
70. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT
(a) Disengage the claw.
(b) Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.
(c) Remove the clip.
(d) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.
71. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)
(a) Remove the clip and the No. 1 console box duct.
72. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
(a) Disengage the clamp.
(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the center heater to register duct.
73. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.
(b) Disengage each clamp.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts.
(d) Remove the screw.
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and the No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.
74. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.
(b) Disengage each clamp.
(c) Remove the bolt.
(d) Remove the screw.
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.
75. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (w/o PTC Heater)
(a) Disengage each clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 earth wires.
(c) Disconnect each connector.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
(e) Disconnect the blower motor connector.
(f) Remove the 2 caps and the 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.
(g) Disconnect the cooler drain hose.
(h) Remove the nut.
(i) Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.
HINT
The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collars for adjustment.
(j) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit.
(k) Disconnect the connector.
76. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (w/ PTC Heater)
(a) Disengage each clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 earth wires.
(c) Disconnect each connector.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
(e) Disconnect the blower motor connector.
(f) Disconnect the 2 quick heater connectors.
(g) Remove the 2 caps and the 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.
(h) Disconnect the cooler drain hose.
(i) Remove the nut.
(j) Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.
HINT
The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collars for adjustment.
(k) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit.
(l) Disconnect the connector.
77. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and the air conditioning unit from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
