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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor from the vehicle. Refer to Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1283685  Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower air duct.
  5. Remove the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .
  6. Remove the right side module bolts.
  7. Remove the right half of the module from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the recirculation actuator. Refer to Recirculation Actuator Replacement .
  9. Remove the evaporator cover from the blower module case.
  10. Separate the blower module case.

  11. Object Number: 687778  Size: SH
  12. Remove the recirculation doors (1, 2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 687778  Size: SH
  1. Install the recirculation doors (1, 2).
  2. Assemble the blower module case.
  3. Install the evaporator cover to the blower module case.
  4. Install the recirculation actuator. Refer to Recirculation Actuator Replacement .
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the blower housing screws.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the right heater module to the vehicle.
  9. Install the right module bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  11. Install the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 1283685  Size: SH
  13. Install the lower air duct.
  14. Install the evaporator temperature sensor into the vehicle. Refer to Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement .
  15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fitting of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A .