Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Service and Repair

2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE

(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.

5. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater inlet water hose.

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excessive force to the heater inlet water hose.
* Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)

(a) Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

(b) Disconnect the suction hose 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.

7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for SIA Made)

(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.

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

8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

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

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for TMMK Made Manual Seat)

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10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for TMMK Made Power Seat)

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11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for SIA Made Manual Seat)

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12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for SIA Made Power Seat)

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13. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (for 10 Speakers) Removal

14. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 10 Speakers) Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for TMMK Made Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

16. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for TMMK Made Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for SIA Made Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for SIA Made Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

19. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER COVER (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch) Removal

20. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BACK-UP BATTERY (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch) Removal

21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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22. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (w/o ECU Integration Box RH) Removal

26. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (w/ ECU Integration Box RH) Removal

27. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal

28. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET HOOK

(a) Disengage the 6 guides.

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(b) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the 6 floor carpet hooks.

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29. DISCONNECT FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the guide to disconnect the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

30. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the guide.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

31. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

32. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

33. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the guide.

(b) Turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

34. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

35. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

36. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)

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

37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector.

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(b) Disengage each clamp.

(c) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

(e) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

(f) Remove the screw and the instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly.

38. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

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(b) Disengage each clamp.

(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

(d) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

(e) Remove the screw and the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP

(a) Put protective tape around the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

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(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

40. REMOVE FRONT LOWER PANEL PACKING

(a) Remove the 2 front lower panel packings as shown in the illustration.

41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

NOTICE:
* Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.
* When disassembling the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

(a) for 10 Speakers:

(1) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(b) w/ Manual (SOS) Switch:

(1) Disengage the clamp.

(d) Disconnect the connector from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(e) Disconnect the connector.

(f) Disengage each clamp.

(g) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws to unlock the retainer as shown in the illustration.

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(h) Disengage the claw and disconnect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.

(i) Disengage each clamp.

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(j) Disengage each clamp.

(k) for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

(1) Remove the nut and disconnect the protector.

(l) Disconnect the connector.

(m) Disengage each clamp.

(n) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

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(o) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

(p) Disconnect the connector.

(q) Disengage each clamp.

(r) Remove the 2 bolts.

(s) Remove the 5 bolts and the nut as shown in the illustration.

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(t) Disconnect the cooler drain hose.

(u) Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument panel reinforcement with air conditioning unit as shown in the illustration.

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(v) w/ Engine Immobiliser System:

(1) Disengage the claw and 2 guides and remove the transponder key ECU assembly as shown in the illustration.

42. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)

(a) Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key ECU assembly.

43. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and the air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.