HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000012SL2
Model Year Start: 2018	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during air conditioning unit removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
Steering sensor	Steering angle neutral point (Initialize parking assist monitor system) Steering angle setting	Parking assist monitor system	for Initialization for Calibration

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

Make sure to select face mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE FRONT CENTER UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the outlet heater water hose.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the outlet heater water hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

6. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE

(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the inlet heater water hose.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the inlet heater water hose.
Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

7. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

8. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

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

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

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11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU (NETWORK GATEWAY ECU) (w/o Smart Key System)

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15. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH (w/ Smart Key System)

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16. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)

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17. REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

(a) Disconnect the connector and aspirator to remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

18. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD

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19. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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20. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CAUTION PLATE COVER

(a) Disengage the claw as shown by the arrow (1), and then pull the front floor caution plate cover as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration to disengage the guide and remove it.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

21. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(b) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(d) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

22. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

23. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(b) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(d) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 4 air duct as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

24. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

25. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw to remove the floor carpet bracket RH as shown in the illustration.

26. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw to remove the floor carpet bracket LH as shown in the illustration.

27. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Dual Type)

(a) Remove the No. 1 console box duct as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

28. REMOVE NO. 3 DASH PANEL INSULATOR PAD

(a) Cut each claw of the 2 clips and remove the No. 3 dash panel insulator pad.

NOTICE:

If the No. 3 dash panel insulator pad is damaged, replace it with a new one.

Cut

(b) Remove the 2 clips.

29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

*a	Earth Wire

(b) Disengage each clamp.

	Bolt
	Screw
	Nut

30. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt (A) and disconnect the earth wire.

*a	Earth Wire
*b	Relay Block Assembly
	Bolt (A)
	Bolt (B)

(b) Remove the bolt (B).

(d) Remove the bolt, screw, nut and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

	Bolt
	Screw
	Nut

31. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage each clamp.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly.

	Bolt
	Nut

32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY WITH MAIN BODY ECU

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33. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO PEDAL BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and nut.

	Bolt
	Nut

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the instrument panel to pedal bracket.

35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Be sure to support the air conditioner unit assembly when removing it. Failure to do so may cause the bracket of the air conditioner unit assembly to break.
When disassembling the air conditioner unit assembly, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

(a) Disconnect the connector.

*a	Earth Wire	*b	Connector Holder
	Connector		Bolt
	Nut	-	-

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 3 earth wires.

(d) Disengage each clamp.

(e) Push down the part (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), to release the lock, and then move the lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disconnect the connector.

*A	w/ Smart Key System
	Release the lock (1)
	Disconnect the connector (2)

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(f) w/ Smart Key System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(g) Disengage each clamp to separate the instrument panel wire.

(h) Turn back the front floor mat as shown in the illustration.

(i) Disconnect the drain cooler hose.

NOTICE:

If the drain cooler hose is disconnected from the cooler unit drain hose grommet, make sure to replace the cooler unit drain hose grommet with a new one. Failure to do so may lead to water ingress.

*1	Cooler Unit Drain Hose Grommet

(j) Remove the cooler unit drain hose grommet.

(k) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(l) Remove the 3 bolts.

(m) Remove the 4 bolts (A).

	Bolt (A)		Bolt (B)
	Nut	-	-

(n) Remove the bolt (B) and disconnect the brake pedal assembly.

(o) Remove the nut.

(p) Disengage each clamp.

Remove in this Direction

(q) Disconnect each connector.

(r) Remove the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioner unit assembly as shown in the illustration.

(s) Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the ID code box (immobiliser code ECU) as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

36. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and air conditioner unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.