Air Conditioning Unit: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- See PRECAUTION
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE) (See COOLANT )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for 1GR-FE) (See COOLANT )
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and separate the suction hose sub-assembly.
- Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.
- 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.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt.
- Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the air conditioning tube assembly.
- Insert 2 screwdrivers into the 2 piping clamp slots, and while holding them down, disengage the piping clamp claws and the piping clamp.
- 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.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE)
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE)
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the heater unit.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 2TR-FE)
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE (for 1GR-FE)
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip, slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the heater unit.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See SPIRAL CABLE )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST (See FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
- SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
- Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY (for Pedal Type Parking Brake) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER TRAY (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Separate Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Automatic Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX (for Manual Transmission on Bench Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY W/ PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
- Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
- REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
- Remove the nut and heater to register duct.
- REMOVE NO. 2 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)
- Fold back the floor carpet.
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear air duct.
- REMOVE NO. 1 REAR AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)
- Fold back the floor carpet.
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear air duct.
- REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the clip.
- Disengage the 4 claws and remove the air duct assembly heater.
- REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY RH
- Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE MOUNTING BRACKET
- Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket LH.
- Remove the bolt, nut and instrument panel brace mounting bracket RH.
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ECM (for 2TR-FE) (See ECM )
- REMOVE ECM (for 1GR-FE) (See ECM )
- SEPARATE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK
- Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
- Remove the 2 nuts and separate the driver side junction block assembly.
- REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the nut and the transponder key ECU assembly.
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the nut and the air conditioner amplifier assembly.
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the 6 connectors from the air conditioning unit assembly.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
- Disengage the 20 clamps.
- Remove the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.
- Remove the 2 caps and 7 bolts.
- Disengage the reinforcement hook of the air conditioning unit, and remove the reinforcement.
- Remove the air conditioner unit assembly.