Preliminary Procedure

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

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

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

1

Thermal Expansion Valve Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve

3

Sealing Washer

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

4

Evaporator Case Assembly Screw (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

Evaporator - Upper Case

6

Evaporator - Lower Case

7

Air Conditioning Evaporator