Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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4. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 2TR-FE)

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5. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

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6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt to disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.

(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.

7. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt to disconnect the air conditioning tube assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube assembly.

NOTICE:

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

8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Lift the cooler condenser assembly up, disengage the fitting of the condenser lower bracket to remove the cooler condenser assembly from the rear side of the vehicle.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the 2 condenser upper brackets.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the 2 condenser lower brackets.

(e) Remove the cooler condenser assembly.

HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following instructions. If installing a new condenser, add compressor oil to the condenser.

Compressor oil:

PSD1 or equivalent

Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)