Air Conditioning Unit (For Manual Air Conditioning System) Removal
DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ECM
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT
REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Air Conditioning Unit (For Manual Air Conditioning System) -- Removal |
| 1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
Start up the engine.
Turn the A/C switch ON.
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.
Stop the engine.
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. 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 RM000002HD2006X.html).
| 3. DISCONNECT SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System) |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction tube.
- NOTICE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube.
| 4. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System) |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the suction tube.
| 5. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to detach the water hose.
- HINT:
- Collect the engine coolant in a container.
| 6. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the water hose.
| 7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the instrument panel upper (Toyota Fortuner RM000003O1000BX.html).
| 8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the instrument panel lower (Toyota Fortuner RM000000SQH00QX.html).
| 9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
Remove the clip and duct.
| 10. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
Detach the 3 claws and remove the duct.
| 11. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT |
Detach the 4 claws and remove the duct.
| 12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts, 2 clamps and instrument panel brace.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel junction block.
| 13. DISCONNECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and cover.
Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding with coupling yoke.
For 1GR-FE, refer to the following procedures (Toyota Fortuner RM000000VW200DX.html).For 1KD-FTV, refer to the following procedures (Toyota Fortuner RM0000013Z0004X.html).
| 15. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT |
Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 16. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT |
Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 17. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT |
Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
| 18. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System) |
Detach the clamp.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.
| 19. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER UNIT DRAIN HOSE |
Remove the drain hose.
| 20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT |
Disconnect the connector, 2 clamps and wire harness.
Disconnect the connector and wire harness.
Detach the 3 clamps.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ground wires from the instrument panel reinforcement.
Remove the grommet from the vehicle body.
Release the 12 clamps.
Disconnect the connectors.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Remove the 7 bolts and instrument panel reinforcement.
| 21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt, nut and A/C unit.
