refrigeration system TOYOTA RAV4 2006 Service Repair Manual

2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM–21
EM
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See page AC-172)
2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page
FU-13)
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 12 clips and under cover.
5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
(a) Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
(a) Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
8. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER (See page FU-34)
9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-8)
10. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page LU-4)
11. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) 2WD:
Drain automatic transaxle fluid (see page AX-172).
(b) 4WD:
Drain automatic transaxle fluid (see page AX-173)
12. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
13. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page ED-4)
14. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.
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AIR CONDITIONING – CONDENSERAC–225
AC
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See page AC-172)
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Remove front bumper cover (see page ET-4).
4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT
DISCHARGE HOSE
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler
refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler
condenser.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant
discharge hose.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts
using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign
matter from entering them.
5. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler
refrigerant liquid pipe from the cooler condenser.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant liquid
pipe.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts
using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign
matter from entering them.
6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.
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