Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

Lower Instrument Panel

2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system Service Precautions.

5. 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.

6. DISCONNECT LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Removal

10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

14. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

16. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

19. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

20. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

21. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

22. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

23. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

25. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET Removal

28. REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation Antenna) Removal

29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX Removal

31. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal

32. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET

33. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal

34. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

36. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

37. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

38. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

39. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal

40. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

42. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Instrument Panel Under Cover) Removal

44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

45. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

46. DISCONNECT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

47. DISCONNECT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

48. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

49. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

50. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE RADIO WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

53. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Removal

54. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal

55. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal

56. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT Removal

57. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) Removal

59. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

60. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY Removal

61. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Removal

62. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal

63. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

64. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

65. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

66. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the center instrument panel register connector assembly.

67. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

68. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the center instrument panel to cowl brace.

69. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Disengage each clamp.

(d) Remove the 2 screws.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

70. REMOVE HEATER COVER (w/ Cover)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the heater cover.

71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage each clamp and the wire harness.

(b) Disconnect each connector.

(c) Disengage each clamp.

(d) Remove the 9 bolts, and disengage the wire harness and junction block.

(e) Remove the 7 bolts.

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

72. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

(a) Disengage the drain cooler hose.

(b) Remove the bolt, the nut, and the air conditioning unit.

NOTICE:
* Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.
* When disassembling the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

73. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

74. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY (w/o PTC Heater)

(a) Remove the 3 screws and the blower assembly.

75. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY (w/ PTC Heater)

(a) Disengage each clamp.

(b) Remove the screw and disengage the quick heater connector.