Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.2 L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.4 L engine.
4. Remove the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement .
5. Disconnect the HVAC Module electrical connectors.

1

A/C Evaporator and Condenser Hose Assembly Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

2

A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly

3

A/C Condenser Tube Assembly

4

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

5

Heater Outlet Hose

Tip
Use J 38185 to reposition clamp on the heater outlet hose from the heater core.

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

6

Heater Inlet Hose

Tip
Use J 38185 to reposition clamp on the heater inlet hose from the heater core.

7

HVAC Module Assembly Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

8

HVAC Module Assembly