Removal
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Drain engine coolant (See page
).
2. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the radiator assembly (See page
).
3. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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4. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler condenser.
NOTICE:
- When removing the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When removing the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the 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
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect liquid pipe A from the cooler condenser.
NOTICE:
- When removing the bolts, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When removing the bolts, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
(b) Remove the O-ring from liquid pipe A.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
6. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler condenser bracket. |
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7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 cooler condenser bracket. |
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8. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and cooler condenser as shown in the illustration. |
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9. REMOVE COOLER DRYER
(a) Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the cap from the modulator. |
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(b) Remove the O-ring from the cap. |
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(c) Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer. |
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.





