Condenser -- Removal |
| 1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
| 2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) |
Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the retainer on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.
- NOTICE:
- Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
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| 3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (for 2GR-FE) |
Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.
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| 4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (*1).
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Disconnect the purge VSV connector (*2).
Disconnect the 2 purge VSV vacuum hoses (*3).
Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp (*4).
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
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Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
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Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap.
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Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
| 5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) |
Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
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Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (*1).
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Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose (*2).
Disconnect the hose band (*3).
Disconnect the 3 bands, and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
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| 6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.
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| 7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.
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| 8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (for 2GR-FE) |
Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
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| 9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY |
Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
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Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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Remove the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors and bolt.
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Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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Disconnect each connector.
w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor connector.
w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Disconnect the headlight cleaner washer hose.
Remove the front bumper assembly.
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| 10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER |
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and separate the hood lock assembly from the radiator support upper.
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For LHD:
Remove the clamp and separate the hood lock control cable from the radiator support upper.
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For RHD:
Remove the clamp and separate the hood lock control cable from the radiator support upper.
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Remove the 5 bolts and radiator support upper.
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| 11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and hood lock support sub-assembly.
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| 12. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly from the condenser.
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Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
| 13. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE PIPE |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe from the condenser.
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Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge pipe.
- NOTICE:
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
| 14. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts and condenser.
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| 15. REMOVE COOLER DRYER |
Using a 14 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
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Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
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