Odors may be emitted from the air conditioning system at
startup in hot climates. Debris in the heater/evaporator case or growth of
mold on the evaporator core may cause this odor. A service kit is
available through GMSPO.
A single application of this deodorizer, GM P/N 12377951,
will remove the odor from the air conditioning system. However, installation
of GM P/N 12346377 (Electronic Evaporator Dryer Module) is
recommended to prevent the odor from returning (on C67 manual control vehicles).
Refer to the installation instructions that come with the part.
For vehicles with CJ2 automatic control, enabling the blower control
function with the scan tool is recommended. Refer to
Afterblow Enabling
.
- Clear all the debris from the plenum that draws air from the outside.
- Disconnect the clutch coil. This will disable the A/C compressor
clutch operation.
- Dry the evaporator core by turning the engine on. In addition,
run the blower motor on high and in a recirculating mode, with the temperature
control on maximum heat for 10 minutes.
- Drill an 1/8 inch
hole (1) in the HVAC module at the recessed area above the gas pedal
as shown.
Important: Use safety goggles and latex gloves for the following step.
- Keep the blower motor on high and insert the extension tube of
the deodorizer, GM P/N 12377951, into the hole past
the mark on the tube.
- Spray the area with short bursts. Dispense the contents of the
can over a 2-3 minute period. Vary the direction of the spray into the
duct.
- Turn the engine off.
- Let the engine sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Seal the 1/8 inch hole with body sealer or RTV gasket compound.
- Start the engine and run the fan on high for 15-20 minutes
to dry.
- Reconnect the air conditioning compressor clutch coil and verify
the operation.