Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.
2. Remove the HVAC module wiring harness from the HVAC module.

1

Heater and A/C Evaporator and Blower Module Drain Tube Seal

2

Heater and A/C Evaporator Tube Seal

3

A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

4

A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Assembly

5

Sealing Washer

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

6

Cover Assembly Screw - Heater (Qty: 12)

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

7

Heater Cover Assembly

Procedure

1. Remove the heater core cover heat stakes using a small chisel.
2. Install new screws in the heater core cover.

Screw holes are adjacent to the heat stakes.

8

Heater Core Assembly

9

Case Assembly Screw - A/C Evaporator and Blower Lower (Qty: 9)

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

10

A/C Evaporator and Blower Case - Lower

11

Blower Motor Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2.4 N·m (21 lb in)

12

Blower Motor Assembly

13

A/C Evaporator Assembly

Tip
Remove the heater core cover heat stakes using a small chisel.

14

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

15

Air Inlet Valve Actuator Assembly

Tip
Unsnap the actuator assembly from the A/C evaporator and blower case - upper.

16

Actuator Assembly Screw - Temperature Valve (Qty: 2)

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

17

Temperature Valve Actuator Assembly

18

Cam Assembly Screw - Mode (Qty: 3)

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

19

Mode Cam Assembly

20

A/C Evaporator and Blower Case - Upper