LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Toyota >> 2001 >> RAV4 Base, FWD, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 47 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems) >> Air Conditioning Unit >> Disassembly

Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove Thermistor 
    1. Disconnect the connector clamp.
    2. Release the 4 claws and remove the harness from the plate.
      Fig 1: Locating & Removing Harness Claws
      G01084462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the thermistor from the A/C unit case.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    4. Release the 2 claws and remove the thermistor from the bracket plate.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bracket Plate
      G01084463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Remove Evaporator 
    1. Remove the 7 screws.
      Fig 3: Locating Screws For Evaporator Removal
      G01084464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pull out the evaporator from the A/C unit case.
    3. Remove the packing.
  3. Remove Expansion Valve 
    1. Remove the evaporator cover.
    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts, and separate the expansion valve and evaporator.
      Fig 4: Removing Expansion Valve
      G01084465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Remove Heater Radiator 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and 3 clamps.
    2. Remove the passenger air duct subassembly.
    3. Pull out the heater radiator from the A/C unit case.
      4. Fig 5: Removing Heater Radiator
      G01084466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals