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Removal





HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD Removal

4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal

6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE Removal

8. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

9. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal

10. REMOVE INVERTER COVER Removal

11. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE Removal

12. INSTALL INVERTER COVER Installation

13. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Removal

14. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine) Coolant (For Engine)

15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to remove the No. 2 radiator hose.





16. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the electric inverter compressor.





(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

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

17. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose from the electric inverter compressor.





(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.

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

18. REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR

(a) Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the connector [A] as shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves when performing the procedures.

NOTICE:
Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.

Text in Illustration





(b) Disconnect the connector [B].

(c) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and electric inverter compressor.





(d) Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.




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