Preliminary Procedure

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 left rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the air ducts from the HVAC module. Refer to Auxiliary Air Distributor Lower Duct Replacement and Auxiliary Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Upper .
5. Disconnect the wiring connections.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
7. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Remove the left inner wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
9. Remove the rubber exhaust hangers to gain access to the A/C and the 3 heater pipes.
10. Disconnect the A/C and the heater pipes from the underside of the HVAC module.
11. Lower the vehicle.

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Auxiliary HVAC Module Bolt (Qty: 3)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

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Auxiliary HVAC Module

Tip