Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

Heater & Air Conditioning System. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Air Conditioning. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

  5. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

  6. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

  12. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

Air Conditioning Amplifier -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the clip remover tip before use.


6. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.



7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.



9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Air Conditioning Amplifier Removal

  1. Remove the 4 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 clips and claw.

  1. Disconnect the connector and clamp.

  1. Remove the glove compartment door.



11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the screw and air duct.



12. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.