Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: 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.

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 DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY Removal

25. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMC Made) Removal

27. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMMK Made) Removal

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

29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Key System) Removal

31. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Key System) Removal

32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO. 1 PANEL Removal

33. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Removal

34. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

36. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Removal

39. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) Removal

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

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

42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH Removal

43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH Removal

44. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

45. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

46. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) Removal

47. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) Removal

48. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Removal

49. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) Removal

50. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) Removal

52. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) Removal

53. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET Removal

54. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

55. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Removal

56. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) Removal

57. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made) Removal

58. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made) Removal

59. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made) Removal

60. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made) Removal

61. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

64. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

65. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

66. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY Removal

67. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

68. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal

69. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH Removal

70. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) Removal

71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) Removal

72. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY Removal

73. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

(a) Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.

74. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

(a) Release the clamp.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(c) Remove the 3 clips.

(d) Remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

75. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

(a) Release the clamp.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet.

(c) Remove the 3 clips.

(d) Remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

76. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

77. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

78. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT Removal

79. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Removal

80. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning amplifier assembly.

81. 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.