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Air Conditioning Unit: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  12. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
    2. Disconnect the suction pipe.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
      Fig 1: Removing Hook Connector
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  13. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the liquid tube.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the liquid tube.
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  14. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
  15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 

    HINT:

    Disconnection of the heater water inlet hose is the same as for the heater water outlet hose.

  16. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT  (See REMOVAL )
  17. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT MODE  (see REMOVAL )
    Fig 2: Identifying Heater Water Outlet Hose
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  18. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
  27. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
  28. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
  29. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  32. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH  (See REMOVAL )
  33. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See REMOVAL )
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
  37. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  38. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  39. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  44. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  45. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  46. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  47. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  48. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  49. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU  (See REMOVAL )
  50. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  51. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  52. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  53. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER  (See REMOVAL )
  55. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  56. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and console box duct.
      Fig 3: Identifying Console Box Duct No. 2 With Clips
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  57. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
    1. Remove the console box duct.
      Fig 4: Identifying Console Box Duct No. 1
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  58. REMOVE DEFROSTER LOWER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Release the 4 claws and remove the nozzle.
      Fig 5: Identifying Claws
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  59. DISCONNECT TRANSPONDER KEY ECU 
    1. Disconnect the clamp.
    2. Remove the screw and ECU.
  60. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 27 clamps and disconnect the connectors. Then disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 6: Identifying Screw And Clamp
      G05306929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 junction blocks.
      Fig 7: Locating Clamps And Connectors
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    3. Remove the cap and bolt.
    4. Remove the 6 bolts and 2 screws.
      Fig 8: Locating Cap And Bolt
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    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.

      HINT:

      The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

    6. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.
      Fig 9: Removing Collars Using TORX Bolts (Passenger Side)
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  61. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and A/C unit.
      Fig 10: Identifying A/C Unit With Nut
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  62. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT 
    1. Remove the screw and duct.
      Fig 11: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct And Screw
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  63. REMOVE LOWER FOOT DUCT 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
      Fig 12: Identifying Claws On Lower Foot Duct
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  64. REMOVE UPPER FOOT DUCT 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the foot duct.
  65. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
    Fig 13: Identifying Claws On Upper Foot Duct
    G05306936Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screw.
    3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the blower.
      Fig 14: Identifying Screw, Claws And Connector
      G05306937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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