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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 229889  Size: SH
  1. Remove the assist handle bolts.
  2. Remove the assist handle.

  3. Object Number: 588991  Size: SH
  4. Remove the instrument panel lower trim.

  5. Object Number: 229897  Size: SH
  6. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the mode actuator and the temperature actuator.
  8. Remove both of the heater cores. Refer to Heater Core Replacement .
  9. Remove the evaporator core. Refer to Evaporator Core Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 229927  Size: SH
  11. Remove the heater vent module (Right Side).
  12. Remove the heater vent module (Left Side).

  13. Object Number: 229907  Size: SH
  14. Remove the air inlet valves, control rods, and mode valve lever.
  15. Remove the mode valve.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 229907  Size: SH
  1. Install the mode valve.
  2. Install the air inlet valves, control rods, and mode valve lever.

  3. Object Number: 229927  Size: SH
  4. Install the heater vent module (Right Side).
  5. Install the heater vent module (Left Side).
  6. Install the evaporator core. Refer to Evaporator Core Replacement .
  7. Install both of the heater cores. Refer to Heater Core Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 229897  Size: SH
  9. Connect the electrical connectors to the mode actuator and the temperature actuator.
  10. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

  11. Object Number: 588991  Size: SH
  12. Install the instrument panel lower trim.

  13. Object Number: 229889  Size: SH
  14. Install the assist handle.
  15. Install the assist handle bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).