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Air Conditioning Unit Removal

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  1. Remove FRONT WIPER AND OUTER FRONT COWL TOP PANEL .
    2. NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Evacuate air from refrigeration system. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
  2. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system  .

    Specified amount: 500 7 plus or minus; 50 g (17.64 7 plus or minus; 1.76 oz.)  .

    3. NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
  3. Drain engine coolant from radiator  .
  4. Disconnect liquid tube and suction hose  :
    1. Using SST, remove the 2 piping clamps.
      Fig 1: Locating Evaporator To A/C Hose Piping Clamps
      G01065411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09870-00015 (Suction tube), 09870-00025 (Liquid tube).

        NOTE: Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using the illustration shown on the caution label.
        Fig 2: Using Piping Clamp SST (1 Of 2)
        G01065412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Insert SST to piping clamp.
        2. CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the tubes, when pushing SST.
      2. Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
      3. Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove the piping clamp with SST.
        Fig 3: Using Piping Clamp SST (2 Of 2)
        G01065413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.
      2. CAUTION:
      • Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
      • Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
      NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new "O" rings with compressor oil and install them to the valve.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Tubes
      G01065414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the both tubes.
    5. NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as second ridge on the pipe and install the hose clip.
    Fig 5: Installing Heater Hoses
    G01065416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Disconnect water hoses from heater radiator pipes  :
    1. Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose.
    2. Disconnect the heater hoses.
      Fig 6: Identifying Heater Hoses Clamps
      G01065415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REINFORCEMENT .
  7. Remove blower unit  . See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL .
  8. Remove A/C unit  :
    1. Remove the 2 screws and defroster duct.
      Fig 7: Locating Defroster Duct Bolts
      G01065417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the foot air duct.
    3. Disconnect the connectors.
    4. Remove the 2 nuts and A/C unit.
      Fig 8: Locating A/C Unit Mounting Bolts
      G01065418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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