Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  3. PRECAUTION

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  5. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

  7. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE

  8. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE

  9. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

  12. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

  13. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT

  18. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  20. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  21. REMOVE ECM

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE

  24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

  25. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT

Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) -- Removal



1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  1. Start up the engine.

  1. Turn the A/C switch ON.

  1. Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

  1. Stop the engine.

  1. Using SST, discharge the refrigerant gas.

    SST
    09985-20010(09985-02130,09985-02150,09985-02090,09985-02110,09985-02010,09985-02050,09985-02060,09985-02070)


2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  1. for 1GR-FE:
    (Toyota Fortuner RM000001TL4000X_02_0002.html)

  1. for 1KD-FTV:
    (Toyota Fortuner RM000001X4H000X_01_0002.html)



3. 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 (Toyota Fortuner RM000000UYX010X.html).


4. 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 (Toyota Fortuner RM000004W63000X.html).


5. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal
    1. Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly.
    1. Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
    Text in Illustration
    *a
    		Disconnect tube by hand

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



6. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
    2. Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

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



7. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

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

    HINT:
    Collect the engine coolant in a container.


8. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

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

    HINT:
    Collect the engine coolant in a container.


9. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(Toyota Fortuner RM000000SQC01BX.html)


10. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the 3 clips and No. 2 heater to register duct.



11. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the clip.

  1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 heater to register duct.



12. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the clip.

  1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 3 heater to register duct.



13. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.



14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(Toyota Fortuner RM000003O1U00FX.html)


15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(Toyota Fortuner RM00000137Z011X.html)


16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

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



17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

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



18. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 4 air duct.



19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

  1. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the 2 nuts labeled A.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the driver side junction block.

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Remove the bolt, nut labeled B and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Screw
    *2
    		Nut A
    *3
    		Nut B
    *4
    		Bolt


20. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the air conditioning duct sub-assembly.



21. REMOVE ECM

  1. for 1GR-FE:
    (Toyota Fortuner RM000000VW200DX.html)

  1. for 1KD-FTV:
    (Toyota Fortuner RM0000013Z0004X.html)



22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.



    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Detach the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.



    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ground wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.



    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the grommet from the vehicle body.



  1. Detach the 13 clamps.


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

  1. Disconnect the connectors.



  1. Remove the 3 bolts.


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

  1. for Automatic Transmission:
    Remove the 7 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.



  1. for Manual Transmission:
    Remove the 8 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.


    Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System).Air Conditioning Unit (For Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal


    Text in Illustration
    *A
    		for Manual Transmission
    		-
    		-


23. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Remove the No. 1 cooler unit drain hose.



24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the bolt, nut and air conditioning unit assembly.



25. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct.