HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for HV Model): REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001FAON
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4 HV	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for HV Model): REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Remove using the same procedure that is performed when replacement of the front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly is necessary.

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3. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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5. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly from the clamp.

6. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch

(1) Detach the clamp.

(b) Detach the clamp.

Radiator Support Cushion

(d) Detach the 2 radiator support cushions and remove the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, radiator assembly (for inverter coolant) and radiator assembly when removing the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Press the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly to the cooler condenser assembly, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

*1	Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly	*2	Cooler Condenser Assembly
*3	Piping Clamp	-	-
*a	Press In	-	-

(b) 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 air conditioning tube and accessory 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 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and cooler condenser assembly.

*1	Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly	*2	Cooler Condenser Assembly
*3	Piping Clamp	-	-
*a	Buckle	*b	Pull Out

NOTICE:

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

(d) Remove the piping clamp.

8. DISCONNECT RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for Inverter Coolant)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Detach the claw and disconnect the radiator assembly.

(c) Move the radiator assembly so that the No. 3 inverter cooling hose detaches from the No. 1 radiator air guide RH as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the No. 3 inverter cooling hose and No. 4 inverter cooling hose.

Disconnect in this Direction (1)

Disconnect in this Direction (2)

9. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Detach the guide and remove the No. 1 radiator air guide RH.

10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.

NOTICE:

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

11. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the guide and remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly, radiator assembly (for inverter coolant) and radiator assembly when removing the cooler condenser assembly.