Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal

5. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

6. 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 Removal.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

7. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

10. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side .

11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

16. SEPARATE SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
(b) Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

17. SEPARATE COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
(a) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A.
NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

18. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
19. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
HINT: Use the same procedure for the heater water outlet hose.

20. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

21. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Removal

22. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Removal

23. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE REAR ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Removal

28. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

29. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

30. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) Removal

31. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) Removal

32. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

34. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

35. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

36. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

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

38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

40. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

41. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

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

43. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

45. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

46. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

48. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH Removal

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

50. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

53. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

54. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

55. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

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

57. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker) Removal

58. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

59. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

60. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal

61. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal

62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP Removal

63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY Removal

64. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT Removal

65. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING Removal

66. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

67. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

68. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU Removal

69. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE LOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 4 claws and remove the defroster nozzle lower assembly.
70. REMOVE ID CODE BOX (IMMOBILISER CODE ECU) Removal

71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 27 clamps and 19 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and 2 junction blocks.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
(e) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.
NOTICE: The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

(f) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.

72. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws, 3 bolts, and air conditioner unit assembly.

73. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the screw and No. 2 air duct.
74. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal

75. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Release the claw and remove the blower assembly.