Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTICE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying. Service Precautions

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. 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.

12. 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.

13. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET

(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.

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

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

(a) Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
71. 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.
74. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
75. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT Removal
76. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal
77. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning amplifier assembly.
78. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 28 clamps, disconnect the 11 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 7 nuts, 6 bolts, and junction block.

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