Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .

Important: Leave the left temperature actuator attached to the air inlet assembly.

2. Remove the air inlet assembly. Refer to Air Inlet Assembly Replacement .

1

Bolt, Thermal Expansion Valve (Qty: 2)

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

2

Valve, Thermal Expansion

3

Washer, Sealing

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

4

Screw, Evaporator Case Assembly (Qty: 17)

Tip
Remove the heat stakes that secure the HVAC module assembly upper case to the HVAC module lower case using a small chisel.

Tighten
1.5 N·m (13 lb in)

5

Case, Evaporator - Upper

6

Case, Evaporator - Lower

7

Evaporator, Air Conditioning