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Air Conditioning: Condenser: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOLDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOLDING RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and extension pad.
  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Opening Extension Pad RH Screws
    G04950700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Partially remove the fender liner.

    HINT:

    It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed later.

  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 2: Identifying Front Fender Liner LH Clips
    G04950701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.
    2. Remove the 8 screws.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Bolts And Screws
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    3. Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

      Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Seal Bracket Clips
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    4. Detach the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

    5. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
    6. w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:

      Disconnect the No. 4 engine room main wire connector.

      Fig 5: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Claws
      G04950704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See COOLANT )
  16. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE ECM OUTLET DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and sensor.
    Fig 6: Locating Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Connector And Bolts
    G04948222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Detach the claw, and remove the 3 screws and cover.
      2. Fig 7: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable Cover Claw And Screw
      G04948223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY  (See HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY )
  22. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 2 clamps.
      Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Support Connectors And Clamps
      G04948224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the 5 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 9: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
      G04948225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and upper support.
      4. Fig 10: Locating Upper Support With Mounting Bolts
      G04948226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  24. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
      NOTE:
      • When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the hose.
      • When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the hose near the connector.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
    Fig 11: Identifying Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose With Mounting Bolt
    G04950710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  25. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid tube from the cooler condenser.
      NOTE:
      • When loosening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the tube.
      • When loosening the bolt, hold a part of the tube near the connector.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid tube.
    NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
    Fig 12: Locating Liquid Tube Sub-Assembly Bolt
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  26. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler condenser.
    Fig 13: Removing Cooler Condenser Assembly With Bolts
    G06192109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE COOLER DRYER 
    1. Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator.
      Fig 14: Removing Modulator Cap
      G04950713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cap.
      Fig 15: Locating Cap O-Ring
      G04950714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer.
    Fig 16: Removing Cooler Dryer
    G04950715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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