Air Distribution Housing
HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable Warnings and Cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the blend-air and mode-air doors.
NOTE: LHD model with A/C shown in illustrations. RHD and heater-only models similar.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the floor distribution ducts Floor Distribution Duct - Removal.
3. Remove the heater core Heater Core - Removal.
4. Remove the two metal retaining clips (3) that secure the bottom of air distribution housing (2) to the HVAC housing (4).
5. Remove the six screws (1) that secure the air distribution housing to the rear of the HVAC housing.
6. Carefully disengage the one plastic retaining clip that secures the right side of the air distribution housing to the HVAC housing.
7. Remove the air distribution housing from the rear of the HVAC housing.
8. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing HVAC Housing - Disassembly.