Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QI3R
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT LINE (for HV Model): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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2. DISCONNECT INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Pull out the pin of the grommet and move the inverter reserve tank assembly as shown in the illustration.

*a

Pin

Grommet

Movement Direction

3. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for Suction Hose Sub-assembly Side)

(a) for TMC Made:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the suction pipe sub-assembly, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Pipe Sub-assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

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-

*a

Press In

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-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Pipe Sub-assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(b) for TMMC Made:

(1) Press the suction hose sub-assembly to the suction tube sub-assembly B, and then release the piping clamp lock.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Press In

-

-

(2) While releasing the piping clamp lock, use pliers or another tool to pinch near the rear end of the piping clamp, and then disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly as you buckle it.

NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.
  • When the piping clamp is buckled, cracks form. Therefore, make sure to replace it with a new one.
  • Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction tube sub-assembly B.

*1

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*2

Suction Tube Sub-assembly B

*3

Piping Clamp

-

-

*a

Buckle

*b

Pull Out

(c) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

(d) Remove the piping clamp.

4. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly Side)

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