Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001KL9A
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [09/2019 - 03/2020]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Camry [09/2019 - 03/2020]

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

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Intelligent clearance sonar system*

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Steering sensor

  • Steering angle neutral point (Initialize parking assist monitor system)
  • Steering angle setting

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION for Calibration

CAUTION:

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

Click here 2020 MY Camry [09/2019 - 03/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

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

for HFC-134a (R134a):

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFC-134a(R134a)): REPLACEMENT+

for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf)): REPLACEMENT+

3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL

4. REMOVE FRONT CENTER UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: BRAKE ACTUATOR: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE (for A25A-FKS)

(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 OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A (for 2GR-FKS)

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

NOTICE:

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

7. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE (for A25A-FKS)

(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.

8. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE (for 2GR-FKS)

(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.

9. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Sub-cool Accelerator)

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

(b) Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ Sub-cool Accelerator)

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

(b) Disconnect the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(c) Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 2 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.

11. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/o Sub-cool Accelerator)

(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.

12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made Manual Seat): REMOVAL

13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made Power Seat): REMOVAL

15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

for UB80E Automatic Transmission / Transaxle:

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER: REMOVAL

for UA80E Automatic Transmission / Transaxle:

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [06/2017 -        ]; UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER: REMOVAL

17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL

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

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; NETWORKING: NETWORK GATEWAY ECU: REMOVAL+

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

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; NETWORKING: NETWORK GATEWAY ECU: REMOVAL+

21. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch)

Click here 2020 MY Camry [09/2019 - 10/2020]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL+

22. REMOVE NO. 1 CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER: REMOVAL+

23. REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

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

24. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD

for A25A-FKS:

Click here 2020 - 2024 MY Camry [09/2019 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ACCELERATOR PEDAL: REMOVAL+

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [06/2017 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ACCELERATOR PEDAL: REMOVAL+

25. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL

for A25A-FKS:

Click here 2020 - 2024 MY Camry [09/2019 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ACCELERATOR PEDAL: REMOVAL+

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [06/2017 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): ACCELERATOR PEDAL: REMOVAL+

26. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(b) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(c) Disengage the 2 guides and turn back the front floor carpet assembly as shown in the illustration.

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

Remove in this Direction

27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

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

28. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(b) Remove the front floor carpet clip.

(c) Disengage the 2 guides and turn back the front floor carpet assembly as shown in the illustration.

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

Remove in this Direction

29. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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

33. 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.

*a

Cut

(b) Remove the 2 clips.

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

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

*a

Earth Wire

(b) Disengage each clamp.

(c) Remove the bolt, screw, nut and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

Bolt

Screw

Nut

35. 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).

(c) Disengage each clamp to separate the relay block assembly.

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

Bolt

Screw

Nut

36. 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

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

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL+

38. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO PEDAL BRACKET (for Pedal Type Parking Brake)

(a) Remove the bolt and nut.

Bolt

Nut

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

40. 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.

(c) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the connector holder.

(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.

*A

w/o Seat Heater

*B

w/ Seat Heater

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

41. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

*A

w/ Claw

-

-

(b) w/ Claw:

(1) Disengage the 2 claws.

(c) Remove the air conditioner unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.