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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT+

2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE INTAKE / EXHAUST: EXHAUST MANIFOLD: REMOVAL+

4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+

5. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING REAR GARNISH

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

10. SEPARATE SLIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP RH

11. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 WINDOW SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

2016 - 2017 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 11/2017]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY

14. REMOVE BELT OUTER ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and belt outer anchor bracket sub-assembly RH.

HINT:

Do not try to remove the bolt since it is integrated with the belt outer anchor bracket.

15. REMOVE REAR NO. 6 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.

(b) Remove the rear No. 6 air duct.

16. REMOVE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.

(c) Disengage the clip and remove the air duct assembly.

17. DISCONNECT NO. 3 AIR CONDITIONING ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 3 air conditioning accessory assembly from the rear cooling unit.

(b) Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 3 air conditioning accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent the entry of moisture and foreign matter.

18. REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE G

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose G from the heater radiator unit.

19. REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE H

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose H from the heater radiator unit.

20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FLOOR WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(b) Disengage the 3 clamps and separate the No. 2 floor wire.

21. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit assembly.

(b) Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

22. REMOVE DRAIN COOLER HOSE

(a) Remove the drain cooler hose.