Front Air Distribution Housing Removal

AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the mode-air and blend-air doors.





1. Remove the HVAC housing from the vehicle and place it on a workbench .
2. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness connectors (1) from the mode door actuator (2) and the two blend door actuators (3 and 4) located on the driver side of the air distribution housing and position the HVAC wire harness out of the way.




3. Remove the heater core Removal.
4. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the air distribution housing (1) to the rear of the HVAC housing (4).
5. Tilt the top of the air distribution housing rearward to disconnect the distribution housing from the two tab-and-slot type retainers (3) located at the bottom of the housing and remove the distribution housing.
6. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing Disassembly.