RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See: Service and Repair
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.
3. REMOVE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Remove plate, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Disconnect the suction tube and liquid tube.
NOTICE:
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Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
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Seal the opening of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube and liquid tube.
4. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip.
(b) Disconnect the heater water inlet hose.
5. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
HINT: Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering column See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal.