HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001FAOT
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

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 cooler condenser assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline Model)

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 FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Grille Shutter)

(a) for Off Road Package:

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(b) except Off Road Package:

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3. REMOVE RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Grille Shutter)

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4. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY

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5. 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.

6. 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.

7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

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

8. 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 or radiator assembly when removing the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

9. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)

(a) Detach the claw.

(b) 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 or radiator assembly when removing the cooler condenser assembly.

10. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY (for TMMC Made)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described as for the cooler condenser assembly (for TMC Made).