HVAC Air Conditioning System
(Service Information)
REMOVAL:
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH .
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH .
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY .
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL .
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT .
- PRECAUTION.
8. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
WARNING:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
9. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY.
- Remove the bolt.
- Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly.
NOTE:Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube. Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- Remove 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube assembly.
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
- Remove the front wiper motor and bracket.
- Remove the instrument panel.
- Remove the clip.
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
- Remove the steering column.
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.
- Disconnect the clamps, connectors and wire harness.
- Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
- for Driver Side:
- Remove the 3 caps and 3 bolts.
- for Passenger:
- Remove the 2 caps.
- for Passenger Side:
- for Passenger:
- Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.
- Remove the 7 bolts, screw and instrument panel reinforcement.
- for Driver Side:
- Remove the bolt.
- Using SST, remove the piping clamp.
- SST: 09870-00025
- Attach SST to the piping clamp.
- Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
- Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
- Remove the piping clamp from SST.
- SST: 09870-00025
HINT: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST by referring to the illustration on the caution label.
- Disconnect the hose and accessory from the liquid tube to remove it.
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner hose and accessory.
- remove the 2 nuts and air conditioning unit.