2001 TOYOTA PRIUS radiator cap

CO145±01
I17955
I17954
± COOLINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
CO±17
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 500 ± 50 g (17.64 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
3. REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY
(See Page CO±22)
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER (See Page BO±4)
5. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR HOSE
6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND LIQUID TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect discharge and liquid
tube.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap open the fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
(b) Remove the bolt.
(c) Disconnect the liquid tube and remove the bracket.
7. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports.

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.

I18287
Radiator & Condenser Module
Bracket Drier
Filter
O±Ring
Cap
12.3 (125, 9)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non±reusable part

Compressor oil ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
AC±46
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)

AC36R±01
I17955
I17954
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
AC±47
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 500 ± 50 g (17.64 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
3. REMOVE CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY
(See Page AC±69)
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER (See Page BO±4)
5. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR HOSE
6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND LIQUID TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect discharge and liquid
tube.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap open the fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
(b) Remove the bolt.
(c) Disconnect the liquid tube and remove the bracket.
7. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports.