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Rear A/C Unit: Removal

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    NOTE:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following.

    • Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
    • Charge system with refrigerant and inspect the leakage of refrigerant.

      Specified amount: 

      Dual A/C: 1050 +/- 50 g (37.03 +/- 1.76 oz.)  .

  1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system  .
    2. NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
  2. Drain engine coolant from radiator  .
  3. Remove rear seat outer belt floor anchors  .
  4. Remove back door scuff plate  .
  5. Remove rear door scuff plate right side  .
  6. Remove upper back door garnish  .
  7. Remove rear window side garnish right side  .
  8. Remove rear quarter trim panel right side  .
  9. Remove quarter pillar garnish right side  .
    10. CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
    NOTE:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

    Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.

    Fig 1: Locating Suction Tube Bolts
    G01127823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Disconnect liquid and suction tubes  .

    Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes.

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf) 

  11. Disconnect water hoses from heater pipes  :
    1. Grip the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip along the hose. See Fig 2.
    2. Disconnect the water hoses.
    Fig 2: Locating Water Hose Clips
    G01127824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

    • Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as second ridge on the pipe. See Fig 3.
    • Install a hose clip the position as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 3: Installing Water Hose Clips
    G01127825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Remove rear A/C unit  :
    1. Remove the 3 clips and cover. See Fig 4.
    2. Remove the 2 air ducts.
    3. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
      Fig 4: Locating Air Duct Clips (Rear)
      G01127826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 3 bolts and rear A/C unit. See Fig 5.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear A/C Unit
    G01127827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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