Condenser -- Removal |
1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
Start up the engine.
Turn the A/C switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1000 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.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR |
Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.
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3. REMOVE NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2AZ-FE) |
Remove the 4 screws, 4 clips and No. 4 engine under cover.
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4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) |
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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Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Remove the 2 screws, 2 bolts and 7 clips.
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) |
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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Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Remove the 4 screws, 2 bolts and 7 clips.
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
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w/ Fog Light:
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the condenser.
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Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY |
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.
8. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2ZR-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
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Remove the 2 support cushions from the 2 upper radiator supports.
9. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT (for 2AZ-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper radiator supports.
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Remove the 2 support cushions from the 2 upper radiator supports.
10. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts from the hood lock assembly.
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Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
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11. SEPARATE WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2ZR-FE) |
Separate the water by-pass hose from the 3 clamps.
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Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
12. SEPARATE WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2AZ-FE) |
Separate the water by-pass hose from the 2 clamps.
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Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the radiator assembly.
13. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
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14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock support sub-assembly.
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15. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) |
Disconnect the horn connector.
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Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
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16. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) |
Disconnect the horn connector.
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Remove the 4 bolts and upper radiator support sub-assembly.
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17. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD (for 2ZR-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
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18. REMOVE NO. 2 FAN SHROUD (for 2AZ-FE) |
Remove the 2 bolts, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the No. 2 fan shroud from the radiator assembly.
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19. REMOVE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY WITH RECEIVER |
Remove the condenser assembly with receiver as shown in the illustration.
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