Replacement Part 1
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLYOVERHAUL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)
2. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE NO.1
a. Install SST to piping clamp.
SST 09870-00015
HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration showing on the caution label.
b. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTE: Be careful not to deform the tube, when pushing SST.
c. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST
d. Remove the piping clamp from SST
e. Disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose No.1.
NOTE:
- Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
- Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
SST 09870-00015
HINT: Disconnect in the same way as the cooler refrigerant suction hose No.1.
4. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
a. Using pliers, grip the claws of clip and slide the clip and disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
5. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
HINT: Disconnect in the same way as the heater inlet water hose.
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument panel sub-assy lower.
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LWR PAD INSERT LH
a. Remove the 3 screws and instrument panel LWR pad insert LH.
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER MOUNT BRACKET NO.1 (M/T TRANSAXLE)
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO.1
a. Remove 2 clips and take up the floor carpet.
HINT: Take up the floor carpet as small as the instrument panel brace sub-assy No.1 can be removed.
b. Remove the 3 clamps and floor shift parking lock cable assy.
c. Remove the screw.
d. Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace sub-assy No.1.
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO.2
a. Remove 2 clips and take up the floor carpet.
HINT: Take up the floor carpet as small as the instrument panel brace sub-assy No.2 can be removed.
b. Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace sub-assy No.2.
11. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1
a. Release the 2 fitting claws, remove the air duct No.1.
12. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.2
a. Remove the screw.
b. Release the 2 fitting claws, remove the air duct No.2.
13. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.3 (W/ COLD AREA)
a. Release the 6 fitting claws, remove the air duct rear No.3.
14. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.4 (W/ COLD AREA)
a. Release the 6 fitting claws, remove the air duct rear No.4.
15. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.1
a. Remove the 2 clips and heater to register duct No.1.
16. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSY
a. Release the 3 fitting claws, remove the defroster nozzle assy.
17. DISCONNECT DEFROSTER DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Disconnect the outer cable from the clamp.
b. Disconnect the inner cable and defroster damper control cable sub-assy.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to bend the cable wire.
- If the cable wire bends, the air conditioning control assy operationality becomes worse.
18. DISCONNECT AIRMIX DAMPER CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Disconnect the outer cable from the clamp.
b. Disconnect the inner cable and airmix damper control cable sub-assy.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to bend the cable wire.
- If the cable wire bends, the air conditioning control assy operationality becomes worse.
19. DISCONNECT ECM
a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ECM.
NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the connecter of the ECM.
- Do not give any impact to the ECM.
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE CENTER
a. Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel to cowl brace center.
21. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSY
a. Disconnect the connector, remove the 2 clamps.
b. Remove the 3 bolts, disconnect the steering column assy.
22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
a. Remove the 8 screws and 2 earth wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.
b. Disconnect the 5 clamps and wire harness.
c. Remove the 6 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.
23. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSY
a. Release the 2 fitting claws, disconnect the connector holder.
HINT: Release the claw while pressing the lock part in the arrow direction.
b. Disconnect the connector from the blower w/fan motor sub-assy.
c. Disconnect the connector from the damper servo sub-assy.
d. Disconnect the connector from the cooler thermistor No.1.
e. Remove the 4 nuts, bolt and air conditioning unit assy.
24. REMOVE AIR FILTER CASE
a. Release the 2 fitting claws, remove the air filter case.
25. REMOVE AIR FILTER
a. Remove the air filter from the air conditioning unit assy.
HINT: Removing only the glove compartment door assy makes it possible and install the air filter.