Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
2. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check SST installation direction.
SST: 09870-00015
HINT: Set SST so that the stopper side is on the piping clamp lock side.

(b) Install SST on the piping clamp.

(c) Push down on SST with your thumb while holding the pipe with both hands.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the pipe.

(d) Pull SST until the stopper touches the pipe.
(e) Raise SST stopper and remove the piping clamp with SST from the pipe.
(f) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(g) Disconnect the suction hose by hand or using a screwdriver.
(h) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose.
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose.
- Seal the opening of the disconnected part using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering it.

3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE E
SST: 09870-00025
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the suction hose.

4. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE B

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water hose B.
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the water hose B.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth for when the cooling water leaks.

5. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE A
(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water hose A.
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the water hose A.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth for when the cooling water leaks.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the removal procedures for the instrument panel with the passenger airbag Removal.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
HINT: Refer to the removal procedures for the instrument panel lower Removal.

8. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT REAR

(a) Fold back the floor carpet.
HINT: Fold back the floor carpet so that the No. 3 air duct rear can be removed.

(b) Detach the 10 claws and then remove the No. 3 air duct rear.
9. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

(a) Remove the clip and No. 3 heater to register duct with the No. 2 side defroster nozzle duct.
10. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

(a) Remove the No. 1 duct with the No. 1 side defroster nozzle duct.

11. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
12. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Detach the 3 claws and then remove the defroster nozzle.
13. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE ECM
15. REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the clamp and disconnect the harness.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and instrument panel brace.
17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the air conditioning amplifier Removal.
18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering column Removal.
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect each connector and remove each clamp. Disconnect the wire harness.

(b) Remove the 7 bolts, 2 nuts and then remove the instrument panel reinforcement with the air conditioner unit.

20. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors.
(b) Detach the 9 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

(e) Remove the 2 screws and air conditioning unit from the instrument panel reinforcement.