Preliminary Procedures

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
3. Remove the evaporator tube from the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
4. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement .
5. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement .
6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement .
7. Disconnect the HVAC module assembly electrical connectors.

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HVAC Module Assembly Nut (Qty: 5)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

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HVAC Module Assembly

Tip
Note routing of wiring harness to ensure proper installation.