Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400 Halogen Leak Detector A/C
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the evaporator nut (2).
3. Disconnect the evaporator hose assembly from the evaporator.
4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
5. Remove the evaporator drain.
6. Remove the dash integration module.
7. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
8. Remove the defroster duct screws (2).
9. Remove the defroster duct (1).
10. Disconnect the electrical connections to the HVAC module.
11. Remove the HVAC module retaining nuts.
12. Remove the HVAC module assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the HVAC module assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the HVAC module retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the HVAC module retaining nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Install the dash integration module.
4. Reconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Install the defroster nozzle (1).
6. Install the defroster duct screws (2).
7. Install the evaporator drain.
8. Install the instrument panel assembly.
9. Install the heater hoses to the heater core.
10. Connect the evaporator hose assembly to the evaporator core.
11. Install the evaporator nut to the evaporator.
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator hose nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
12. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using J 39400.