Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for TMC Made): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
(a) Start up the engine.
(b) Turn the A/C switch on.
(c) Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
(d) Stop the engine.
(e) Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying Service Precautions.

4. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal
9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
12. DISCONNECT 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 hose sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

13. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY
(a) Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory.
NOTICE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

14. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater outlet 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.

15. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
HINT: Disconnection procedure for the heater inlet water hose is the same as that for the heater outlet water hose.

16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
17. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
18. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
19. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
21. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH Removal
23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal
24. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal
27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal
28. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
30. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
32. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
33. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
34. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH Removal
35. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH Removal
36. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
37. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
38. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
40. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) Removal
41. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) Removal
42. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET Removal
43. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal
44. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
45. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT Removal
46. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT Removal
47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
51. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
52. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
53. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
54. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
55. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH Removal
56. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal
57. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal
58. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY Removal
59. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

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

(a) Release the clamp.
(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

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

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
64. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
65. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal
66. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal
67. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal
68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 28 clamps, disconnect the 11 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 6 nuts, 7 bolts, and junction block.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
(e) 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.

(f) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the air conditioning unit assembly.
(g) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws, and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.