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Air Conditioning Unit: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY (w/o PTC Heater) 
    1. Install the blower assembly with the 3 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Blower Assembly Screws
      GTY229585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY (w/ PTC Heater) 
    1. Install the blower assembly with the 3 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Blower Assembly Screws
      GTY229460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the quick heater connector and install the screw.
    3. Engage each clamp.
      Fig 3: Identifying Blower Assembly Clamp
      GTY187814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying No 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly And Claws
      GTY207479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 
    1. Engage the drain cooler hose.
    2. Temporarily tighten the air conditioning unit with the bolt and the nut.
      Fig 5: Identifying Air Conditioning Unit With Bolt And Nut
      GTY246896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to support the air conditioning unit assembly when removing it because failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioning unit assembly to break.
      • When installing the air conditioning unit, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.
  5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 7 bolts.

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      Torque: 24 N*m (245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly With Bolts
      GTY246895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect each connector.
    3. Engage each clamp.
    4. Engage the wire harness and junction block with the 9 bolts.

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      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly Bolts, Connector And Claws
      GTY246893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Engage each clamp and the wire harness.
      Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly Wire Harness Clamp
      GTY246891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 
    1. Install the 3 bolts.
      Fig 9: Locating Air Conditioning Unit Bolts
      GTY217116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 10: Identifying Air Conditioning Unit Nut And Bolt
      GTY236265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    3. Install the air conditioning unit with the nut.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    4. Engage the drain cooler hose.
  7. INSTALL HEATER COVER (w/ Cover) 
    1. Engage the 4 claws to install the heater cover.
      Fig 11: Identifying Heater Cover And Claws
      GTY207426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
      Fig 12: Identifying Instrument Panel Brace Sub-Assembly Bolts, Nuts And Screws
      GTY246890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the instrument panel brace sub-assembly with the 2 screws.

      Screw 

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    3. Engage each clamp.
    4. Connect the connector.
    5. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Identifying Instrument Panel Brace Sub-Assembly Bolts, Claws And Connector
      GTY246889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE 
    1. Install the center instrument panel to cowl brace with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 14: Locating Center Instrument Panel To Cowl Brace Bolts
      GTY246887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly with the 2 nuts.
      Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Nuts
      GTY246886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

  11. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 6 claws to install the center instrument panel register connector assembly.
      Fig 16: Identifying Center Instrument Panel Register Connector Assembly Claws
      GTY246885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct) 
    1. Engage the 4 claws to install the rear No. 1 air duct.
      Fig 17: Identifying Rear No. 1 Air Duct Claws
      GTY246888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the rear No. 2 air duct.
      Fig 18: Identifying Rear No. 2 Air Duct Claws
      GTY215793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the floor carpet and engage the clip.
      Fig 19: Identifying Floor Carpet And Clip
      GTY247083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the rear No. 3 air duct.
      Fig 20: Identifying Rear No. 3 Air Duct Claws
      GTY215301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the floor carpet and engage the clip.
      Fig 21: Identifying Floor Carpet And Clip
      GTY227152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY  See step  1
  16. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  17. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  18. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  19. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  20. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  21. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  22. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  23. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  24. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  25. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  26. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  27. INSTALL RADIO WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  28. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 11
  29. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  30. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  31. CONNECT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  32. CONNECT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  33. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 81
  34. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 82
  35. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Instrument Panel Under Cover)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  36. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 85
  37. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 86
  38. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  39. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
  40. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  41. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  42. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  43. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  44. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  45. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  46. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  47. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 22
  48. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 23
  49. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING PANEL ASSEMBLY  See step  1
  50. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  51. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  52. CONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  53. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  54. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  55. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  56. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  57. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  58. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  59. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  60. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 79
  61. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 80
  62. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 83
  63. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 84
  64. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  65. INSTALL METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  66. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  67. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  68. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  69. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 23
  70. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  71. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  72. INSTALL HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE 
    1. Install the water hose and attach the clip.
      Fig 22: Locating Heater Outlet Water Hose Clip
      GTY247349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. INSTALL HEATER INLET WATER HOSE 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the heater outlet water hose.
  74. INSTALL LIQUID PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the tube.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the liquid pipe sub-assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the liquid pipe sub-assembly.
    4. Install the liquid pipe sub-assembly.
  75. INSTALL SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring on the suction hose sub-assembly.
    4. Move the hook connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
      Fig 23: Identifying Suction Hose Sub-Assembly Bolt
      GTY247350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Insert the pipe joint into the fitting hole securely and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

  76. CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT  See step  2
  77. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 2AZ-FE)  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
  78. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 2ZR-FE)  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
  79. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  80. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for 2AZ-FE)  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  81. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for 2ZR-FE)  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  82. INSPECT STEERING PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  83. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

  84. WARM UP ENGINE  See step  3
  85. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK  See step  4
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