Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FANO
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT LINE (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

(a) for HFC-134a (R134a):

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(b) for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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2. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for Suction Hose Sub-assembly Side)

(a) for TMC Made without Sub-cool Accelerator:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the suction pipe sub-assembly, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Pipe Sub-assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Press In

-

-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Pipe Sub-assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(b) for TMMC Made without Sub-cool Accelerator:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the suction tube sub-assembly B, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Press In

-

-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(c) for TMC Made with Sub-cool Accelerator:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

No. 2 Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Press In

-

-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

No. 2 Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(d) for TMMC Made with Sub-cool Accelerator:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the suction tube sub-assembly B, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Press In

-

-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(e) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

(f) Remove the piping clamp.

3. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (w/ Sub-cool Accelerator)

(a) Install SST to the piping clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09870-00025

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for TMMC Made

*1

Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*2

No. 2 Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*3

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*a

SST

(b) for TMC Made:

(1) Hold the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly or No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly as they may bend.

*a

Push in

(2) Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

*1

Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*a

Stopper

*b

Pull off

(3) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

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

(5) 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.

(c) for TMMC Made:

(1) Hold the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly or suction tube sub-assembly B as they may bend.

*a

Push in

(2) Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly

*a

Stopper

*b

Pull off

(3) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(4) Disconnect the suction tube sub-assembly B from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(5) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction tube sub-assembly B.

NOTICE:

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

4. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly Side)

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