Blower Unit Removal

Heater & Air Conditioning System. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Air Conditioning. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

  11. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  12. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  13. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY

  14. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE

  15. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)

  18. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

  19. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

  20. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

  23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

  24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

  26. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

Blower Unit -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
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NOTICE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation receiver assembly (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start up the engine.

  1. Turn the A/C switch on.

  1. Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

  1. Stop the engine.

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



3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


4. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying. (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT10BKX.html)


5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.



6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.



7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.



8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.



9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 2 clips.

  1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.



10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector.



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  1. Remove the 4 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.



11. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts, the 4 bolts and the cowl top outer front panel sub-assembly.



12. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

  1. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.


13. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY

  1. Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory.

    NOTICE:
    Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.


14. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater outlet water hose.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not apply excessive force to the heater outlet water hose.
    2. Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.


15. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
HINT:
Disconnection procedure for the heater inlet water hose is the same as that for the heater outlet water hose.


16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000024DD078X.html).



17. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)


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  1. Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.



18. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Release the clamp.

  1. Turn back the floor carpet.



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  1. Remove the 3 clips.

  1. Remove the floor carpet bracket LH.



19. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Release the clamp.

  1. Turn back the floor carpet.



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  1. Remove the 3 clips.

  1. Remove the floor carpet bracket RH.



20. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


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  1. Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.



21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


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  1. Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.



22. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


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  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.



23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.

  1. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the steering column assembly.



24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning amplifier assembly.



25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the 28 clamps, disconnect the 11 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.



  1. Remove the 6 nuts, 7 bolts, and junction block.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal



  1. Remove the 2 caps and 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.



  1. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "TORX" bolts.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal

    HINT:
    The "TORX" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collars for adjustment.

  1. Using a hexagon wrench 12 mm, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the air conditioner unit assembly.



  1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws, and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Blower Unit Removal



26. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 2 screws and blower assembly.