Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

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.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
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 (IMMOBILIZER 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.
NOTE:
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.