Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
5. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
(a) Start up the engine.
(b) Turn the A/C switch on.
(c) Operate the cooler compressor at an engine rpm of approximately 1,000 for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor as much as possible.
(d) Stop the engine.
(e) Using SST, let the refrigerant gas out.
SST: 09985-20010
09985-02010
09985-02050
09985-02060
09985-02070
09985-02080
09985-02090
09985-02110
09985-02130
09985-02140
09985-02150
6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment Service Precautions

7. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH Removal
9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
10. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
16. SEPARATE 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 pipe sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

17. SEPARATE LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the liquid tube sub-assembly.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

18. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
19. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
HINT:
Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.

20. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
21. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal
22. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
23. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
24. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
25. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal
26. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission) Removal
27. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
28. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
29. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Removal
30. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
31. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal
32. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) Removal
33. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) Removal
34. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
35. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
36. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
37. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
38. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) Removal
39. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) Removal
40. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination) Removal
42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination) Removal
43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal
44. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal
45. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
46. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
47. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
49. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Illumination) Removal
51. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Illumination) Removal
52. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH Removal
53. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH Removal
54. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
55. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
56. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
57. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
58. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
59. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
60. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal
61. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
62. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker) Removal
63. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
64. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Transmission) Removal
65. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Manual Transmission) Removal
66. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
67. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal
68. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT Removal
69. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal
70. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal
71. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt) Removal
72. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) Removal
73. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE LOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 4 claws and remove the defroster nozzle lower assembly.
74. REMOVE IMMOBILIZER CODE ECU
75. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 27 clamps and 19 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 junction blocks.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
(e) Using a T40 "torx" socket, remove the 5 "torx" bolts.
NOTE:
The "torx" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

(f) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.

76. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws, 3 bolts, and air conditioner unit assembly.

77. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the screw and No. 2 air duct.
78. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal
79. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Release the claw and remove the blower assembly.