Last Modified: 08-23-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028ILE
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - 09/2024]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR (for G16E-GTS): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [11/2022 - 09/2024]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

If metal dust is produced inside the compressor with motor assembly, it could cause a clog in the modulator. If any metal dust comes out, replace the cooler dryer inside the modulator also.

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PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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5. DRAIN WASHER FLUID (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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6. REMOVE INLET HOSE (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE (w/o Rear Seat Assembly)

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9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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11. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 AIR HOSE

(a) Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 2 air hose.

13. DISCONNECT NO. 3 AIR HOSE

(a) Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 3 air hose.

14. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR TUBE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 air tube.

15. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

16. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

17. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Bolt

Nut

(c) Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.