Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
2. Remove the auxiliary blower motor assembly from the HVAC module. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement .
3. Remove the blower motor assembly from the HVAC module. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .
4. Remove the left hand floor air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
5. Remove the heater core. Refer to Heater Core Replacement .

Important: Leave the recirculation actuator attached to the air inlet housing assembly.

6. Remove the air inlet housing assembly. Refer to Air Inlet Assembly Replacement .
7. Remove the thermal expansion valve from the evaporator core. Refer to Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .

1

Blower Case Clip (Qty: 2)

2

Air Distributor Case Screw (Qty: 6)

Tighten
1.0 N·m (9 lb in)

3

Heater and Air Conditioning Case Assembly

4

Air Distributor Case Assembly

5

Air Distributor Case Assembly Screw (Qty: 8)

Tighten
1.0 N·m (9 lb in)

6

Air Distributor Case - Left

7

Air Distributor Case - Right

8

Air Distributor Case - Center

9

Auxiliary Air Temperature Valve