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Air Conditioning Unit: Removal

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  1. See  PRECAUTION 
  2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Wait at least for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE) (See  COOLANT  ) 
  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1GR-FE) (See  COOLANT  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the suction hose sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Suction Hose Sub-Assembly With Bolts
      G04411383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.
      Fig 2: Inserting Screwdrivers Into Piping Clamp Slots
      G04411384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool to disconnect the hose.
      • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
    4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Suction Hose Sub-Assembly
      G04411385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the air conditioning tube assembly.
      Fig 4: Removing Air Conditioning Tube Assembly With Bolt & Disengaging Clamps
      G04411386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.
      Fig 5: Inserting Screwdrivers Into Piping Clamp Slots
      G04411387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the air conditioner tube.
      NOTE:
      • Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool to disconnect the tube.
      • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
    5. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Air Conditioner Tube
      G04411388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE) 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Heater Water Inlet Hose From Heater Unit (2TR-FE)
      G04411389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE) 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Heater Water Inlet Hose From Heater Unit (1GR-FE)
      G04411390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE) 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Heater Water Outlet Hose From Heater Unit (2TR-FE)
      G04411391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE) 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Heater Water Outlet Hose From Heater Unit From Heater Unit (1GR-FE)
    G04411392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  19. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  25. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  SPIRAL CABLE  ) 
  26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  27. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST (See  FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST  ) 
  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  34. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  35. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  36. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  37. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  38. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  39. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  40. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
  41. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
    1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
  42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  43. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  44. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  45. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Regular Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  46. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Access Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Double Cab) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY (for Pedal Type Parking Brake) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  50. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  51. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  52. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  53. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER TRAY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  54. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  55. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  56. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  57. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  58. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  59. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  60. SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  61. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  63. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  64. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  65. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  66. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  67. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  69. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  70. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY W/ PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  72. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
      Fig 11: Removing No. 1 Heater To Register Duct
      G04411393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
      Fig 12: Removing No. 3 Heater To Register Duct
      G04411394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab) 
    1. Fold back the floor carpet.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear air duct.
      Fig 13: Removing Rear Air Duct No. 2 & Disengaging Claws
      G04411395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  75. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab) 
    1. Fold back the floor carpet.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear air duct.
      Fig 14: Removing Rear Air Duct No. 1 & Disengaging Claws
      G04411396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct assembly heater.
      Fig 15: Removing Air Duct Assembly Heater & Disengaging Claws
      G04411397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct assembly.
      Fig 16: Removing Air Duct Assembly & Disengaging Claws
      G04411398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket LH.
      Fig 17: Removing Bolt, Nut & Instrument Panel Brace Mounting Bracket LH
      G04411399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket RH.
  79. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  80. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  81. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 18: Removing Instrument Panel Brace Mounting Bracket RH With Bolt & Nut
    G04411400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  83. REMOVE ECM (for 2TR-FE) (See  ECM  ) 
  84. REMOVE ECM (for 1GR-FE) (See  ECM  ) 
  85. SEPARATE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and separate the driver side junction block assembly.
      Fig 19: Removing Bolts, Nuts & Bracket Of Driver Side Junction Block Assembly
      G04411401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  86. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut and the transponder key ECU assembly.
      Fig 20: Removing Transponder Key ECU Assembly With Nut
      G04411402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut and the air conditioner amplifier assembly.
      Fig 21: Removing Air Conditioner Amplifier Assembly With Nut
      G04411403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  88. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the 6 connectors from the air conditioning unit assembly.
      Fig 22: Disengaging Clamps & Connectors From Air Conditioning Unit Assembly
      G04411404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
    4. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
      Fig 23: Disconnecting Airbag Connectors & Bolt
      G04411405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 20 clamps.
      Fig 24: Disengaging Clamps
      G04411406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.
    7. Remove the 2 caps and 7 bolts.
    8. Disengage the reinforcement hook of the air conditioning unit, and remove the reinforcement.
      Fig 25: Removing Bolts, Nuts & Caps
      G04411407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Remove the air conditioner unit assembly.
      Fig 26: Removing Air Conditioner Unit Assembly
      G04411408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002