1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See page AC-172)
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See page WW-4)
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See page WW-4)
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See page WW-4)
5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY (See page WW-4)
6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See page WW-4)
7. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP OUTER PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (See page SP-13)
8. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE E (TO COOLER UNIT)
(a) Install SST on the piping clamp.
SST 09870-00025
HINT: Make sure the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST by checking the illustration shown on the caution label.
(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTICE: Be careful not to deform the tube when pushing SST.

(c) Pull SST slightly, push the release lever, and then remove the piping clamp with SST.

(d) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe (to cooler unit).
NOTICE:
9. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY SST 09870-00015
HINT: Disconnection of the pipe cooler refrigerant suction hose sub-assembly is the same way as the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe E (to cooler unit).
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page IT-4)
11. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT)

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water outlet hose A (from heater unit).
12. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
HINT: Disconnection of the heater water inlet hose A is the same way as the heater water outlet hose A (from heater unit).
13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument panel sub-assembly with passenger airbag assembly (See page IP-5).
14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page RS-434)
15. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO FOOT DUCT

(a) Remove the clip and the No. 3 heater to foot duct.
16. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO FOOT DUCT

(a) Remove the clip and the No. 1 heater to foot duct.
17. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: (See page AX-154 for U151E, AX-154 for U151F)
18. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
HINT: (See page AX-147 for U151E, AX-147 for U151F)
19. REMOVE NO. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET

(a) Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and the No. 5 instrument panel bracket.
20. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUBASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 4 clamps and remove the bolt.
(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts, the 2 nuts and the No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.
21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUBASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts, the 2 nuts and the No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

22. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page SR-7)
23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (See page SR-7)
24. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Stereo Component Amplifier) (See page AV-173)
25. REMOVE ECM (See page ES-498)
26. REMOVE FRONT FENDER GARNISH RH
HINT: See page ET-35
27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Remove the 6 nuts.
(b) Release the 13 clamps.
(c) Remove the screw.
(d) Disconnect the connectors.

(e) Remove the 11 bolts, 2 nuts and the instrument panel reinforcement.

28. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 4 claw fittings and remove the lower defroster nozzle assembly.
29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 2 claw fittings and remove the nut and the air conditioning unit assembly.
Air conditioning unit
DisassemblyInspection
1. INSPECT INVERTER MAIN SWITCH
Inspect the continuity between terminal at the each
switch position shown in the chart.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the main
switch assembly.
Inspect the bulb state when connecting the battery
to each terminal
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Panel Switch Error/ Touch Switch Error
DTC 21-10 Panel Switch Error
DTC 21-11 Touch Switch Error
DTC 23-10 Panel Switch Error
DTC 23-11 Touch Switch Error
DTC 24-10 Panel Switch Error
DTC 24-11 Touch Switch Error
DTC 25-10 Panel Switch Error
DTC 25-11 Touch Switch Error
DESCRIPTION
INSPE ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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