- Position the HVAC module in the vehicle.
Important: To avoid damaging the heater core tubes, make sure they do not contact the opening in the cowl.
- Slowly raise the HVAC module into position and hold it against the cowl while the nuts are installed and tightened from the engine side of the cowl.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Align and install the HVAC module nut next to the thermal expansion valve.
Tighten
Tighten the HVAC module nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the HVAC module nut next to the heater core pipes.
Tighten
Tighten the HVAC module nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the heater hoses.
- Slide the heater hose clamps into position.
- Install the evaporator drain hose.
- Install the instrument panel carrier assembly. Refer to
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
- Install new seal washers on the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose.
- Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose to the thermal expansion valve.
- Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose nuts to the thermal expansion valve.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose clip nuts to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose clip nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.