Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- COMPONENTS for instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly: Components.

1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
(a) Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK Removal
6. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTSIDE PANEL FRONT

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and cowl top outside panel front.
7. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
8. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
(b) Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

9. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY
(a) Disconnect the air conditioner tube & accessory.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube & accessory.

NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose A.

NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the heater water outlet hose A.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the cooling water leaks.

11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose A.

NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the heater water inlet hose A.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the cooling water leaks.

12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

HINT: Refer to the removal procedures for the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly w/ front passenger airbag assembly.

13. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.2

(a) Remove the 3 clips and heater to register duct No.2.
14. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY NO.6

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and then remove the heater to register duct No.6.
15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1

(a) Remove the clip and console box duct No.1.
16. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

(a) Release the 2 clamps.
(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(a) Release the 3 clamps.
(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the air duct rear No.2.
19. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the air duct rear No.1.
20. REMOVE AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 Removal
21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect each connector and remove each clamp. Disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 6 nuts and 3 bolts.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
(d) Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "Torx" bolts.

HINT: The "Torx" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar or for adjustment.

(e) Using a hexagon wrench 12 mm, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the air conditioner unit assembly.

(f) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.