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# AIR CONDITIONING UNIT > REMOVAL

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1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

1. Start up the engine.

1. A/C switch is ON.

1. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

1. Stop the engine.

1. Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.

   SST
     07110-58060 (07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080)

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

3. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning)

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction tube.

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
   1. Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

1. Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube.

4. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning)

HINT:

  Use the same procedures described for the suction tube.

5. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to detach the water hose.

   HINT:
     Collect the engine coolant in a container.

6. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B

HINT:

  Use the same procedures described for the water hose.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER

1. Remove instrument panel sub-assembly upper (Click here).

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER

1. Remove instrument panel sub-assembly lower (Click here).

9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

1. Remove the clip and duct.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the duct.

11. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the duct.

12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts, 2 clamps and instrument panel brace.

1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel junction block.

13. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding w/ coupling yoke.

14. REMOVE ECM

For 1TR-FE (Click here)
For 2TR-FE (Click here)
For 1GR-FE (Click here)
For 1KD-FTV (Click here)
For 2KD-FTV (Click here)

15. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.

16. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.

17. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.

18. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning)

1. Detach the clamp.

1. Disconnect the connector.

1. Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.

19. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE

1. Remove the drain hose.

20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

1. Disconnect the connector, 2 clamps and wire harness.

1. w/o PTC heater:
   Disconnect the connector, 2 clamps and wire harness.

1. w/ PTC heater:
   Disconnect the connector, 3 clamps and wire harness.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ground wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.

1. Remove the grommet from the vehicle body.

1. Release the 12 clamps.

1. Disconnect the connectors.

1. Remove the 3 bolts.

1. Remove the 7 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.

21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the bolt, nut and A/C unit.