Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for LHD) - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

for Standard:


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w/ Winch:


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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

for Standard:


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w/ Winch:


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3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for 1GR-FE:


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for 1UR-FE:


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for 3UR-FE:


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for 1VD-FTV:


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4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

Remove the 7 clips and radiator support seal.

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

5. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Start the engine.

Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

Stop the engine.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

for 1GR-FE:


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for 1UR-FE:


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for 3UR-FE:


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for 1VD-FTV:


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7. PRECAUTION
  • NOTICE:
  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work ().
8. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • NOTICE:
  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
9. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY
Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the bolt.

Text in Illustration
*1Plate

Detach the plate as shown in the illustration.

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly.

  • NOTICE:
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.
Text in Illustration
*aDisconnect tube by hand

Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioning tube assembly.

10. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE AND HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.

Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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*Afor 1GR-FE*Bfor 1VD-FTE
*Cfor 1UR-FE, for 3UR-FE--
11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET

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12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the clip.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.

14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:


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15. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 clips.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the 17 clamps.

Remove the 8 nuts, 6 bolts, connectors and wire harness

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.

for Driver Side:


Remove the 3 caps and 3 bolts.

for Passenger Side:


Remove the 2 caps.

for Passenger Side:


Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 "TORX" bolts.

  • HINT:
  • When removing the bolts, the collars may come off with the bolts.

for Passenger Side:


Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars.

Remove the 7 bolts, screw and instrument panel reinforcement.

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE AND ACCESSORY (w/ Cool Box)
Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the bolt.

Using SST, remove the piping clamp.

  • SST
  • 09870-00025

Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Attach SST to the piping clamp.

  • HINT:
  • Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST by referring to the illustration on the caution label.
Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Push down SST and release the clamp lock.

  • NOTICE:
  • Be careful not to deform the tubes when pushing SST.

Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.

Remove the piping clamp from SST.

Text in Illustration
*1Release Lever
*aPush
*bPull

Disconnect the hose and accessory from the liquid tube to remove it.

  • NOTICE:
  • 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.

18. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Front Air Conditioning Unit (For Lhd) - Removal. HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 nuts and air conditioning unit.