AC37J±01
I17980
Instrument Panel
Outer Front Cowl Top Panel
Defroster Duct
Reinforcement
Brace
Brake ECU
ECM & EMPS ECUFoot Air DuctBlower
UnitAir
Inlet
Duct Clamp Liquid Tube Suction Tube Clamp Water Hose
A/C Unit
O±Ring
Non±reusable part
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±23
1911 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
COMPONENTS
I06919
Disconnect the tube
using hand
Screw
Driver
Tube
I17982
I18108
View
Upper
Lower RH LH
MarkingHose Clip
A
View
Second RidgeA
Upper
Lower
20°
20°
I17984
I17985
AC±26
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
NOTICE:
Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or
dirt out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 4 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the valve.
5. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RA-
DIATOR PIPES
(a) Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the
hose clip along the hose.
(b) Disconnect the heater hoses.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as se-
cond ridge on the pipe and install the hose clip.
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REINFORCE-
MENT (See page BO±62)
7. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT (See page AC±32)
8. REMOVE A/C UNIT
(a) Remove the 2 screws and defroster duct.
(b) Remove the foot air duct.
(c) Disconnect the connectors.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and A/C unit.
