Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:
Service and Repair.

2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(a) Install SST on the piping clamp.
SST: 09870-00025
HINT: Make sure the direction of the piping clamp and SST by seeing the illustration shown on the caution label.





(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTICE:
Do not deform the tube when pushing the SST.

(c) Pull the SST slightly and push the release lever, and then remove the piping clamp with SST.





(d) Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
- Do not use tools like a screwdriver to remove the tube.
- Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

(e) Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
9. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE NO.1
SST: 09870-00015
HINT: Disconnection of the cooler refrigerant suction hose No. 1 is the same as the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE





(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip, and then disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
- Do not apply any excessive force to the heater water outlet hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth for cooling water leaks.

11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
HINT: Disconnection of the heater water inlet hose is same as the heater water outlet hose.

12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument panel assembly Removal.

13. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2





(a) Turn back the floor carpet.
HINT: Turn back the floor carpet so that the air duct rear No. 2 can be removed.

(b) Release the claw and remove the air duct rear No. 2.
15. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1





(a) Turn back the floor carpet.
HINT: Turn back the floor carpet so that the air duct rear No. 1 can be removed.

(b) Release the claw and remove the air duct rear No. 1.
16. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1





(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Release the 3 claws and remove the air duct No. 1.
17. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Removal for U151E, Removal for U151F.

18. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER
HINT:
Removal for U151E, Removal for U151F.

19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET NO.4





(a) Remove the 4 nuts and instrument panel bracket No. 4.
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE NO.1 SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the clamp and disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts and instrument panel brace No. 1 sub-assembly.
21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE NO.2 SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the clamp and disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts and instrument panel brace No. 2 sub-assembly.
22. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (Manual Tilt Type) Removal
23. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (Power Tilt and Power Type) Removal
24. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Manual Tilt Type) Removal
25. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Power Tilt and Power Type) Removal
26. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1 SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 3 nuts and air duct No. 1 sub-assembly.
27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.





(b) Remove the clamp.
(c) Disconnect the connectors.
(d) Remove the 9 bolts and the 2 nuts and then remove the instrument panel reinforcement while holding the air conditioner unit assembly.




HINT: Make sure to hold the air conditioner unit assembly securely as its bracket installation parts may be damaged.

28. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 nuts and air conditioner unit assembly.
HINT: Make sure to hold the air conditioner unit assembly securely as its bracket installation parts may be damaged.

29. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.2





(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Release the 2 claws and remove the air duct No. 2.
30. REMOVE WIRING AIR INDICATOR HARNESS NO.2 SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Remove the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.
(c) Remove the wiring air indicator harness No.2 sub-assembly.
31. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY





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