Removal and Replacement

The instrument panel must be removed in order to remove the Housing Assembly HVAC. Service and Repair

WARNING: THE R-134a REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE RECOVERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.

REMOVAL
1. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove the refrigerant from the A/C system, if equipped.
2. Remove instrument panel from vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, Instrument Panel Assembly

3. Drain cooling system and remove heater hoses at the dash panel. Place plugs in the heater core outlets to prevent coolant spillage during unit housing removal.
4. Unfasten coolant recovery container and set aside.
5. Remove suction line at expansion valve. Cap open refrigerant lines to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering.
6. Remove expansion valve from evaporator, and cap fittings.
7. Remove rubber drain tube extension from condensation drain tube.

HVAC Vacuum Harness:

8. Disconnect the vacuum harness at the power brake booster.

HVAC Housing Defroster Duct:

9. Unsnap and remove the defroster duct.

Dash Panel Retaining Studs:

10. Remove three retaining nuts located in the engine compartment, on the dash panel.

Housing Screws:

11. Remove the right side retaining screw.
12. Remove remaining nut located on dash panel stud.
13. Disconnect the wiring connectors.
14. Remove assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.