Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the evaporator tube from the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement.
4. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement.
5. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.
6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement.
7. Disconnect the HVAC module assembly electrical connectors.

1

Nut, HVAC Module Assembly (Qty: 5)

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

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Module, HVAC Assembly

Tip
Note routing of wiring harness to ensure proper installation.