Auxiliary Climate Control Housing, Assembly

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL HOUSING, ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- Installation of a new accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the accumulator.
- New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.
- Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.

1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the LH quarter trim panel.
4. Detach the headliner duct from the auxiliary climate control housing.

Illustration 1 Of 2:

5. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

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6. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 3: Clamp Removal Note
1. Using a suitable tool, clamp-off and disconnect the heater hoses.
- After disconnecting the heater hoses, allow the coolant to drain from the auxiliary heater core to avoid coolant spilling inside the passenger compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
3. Fill the engine cooling system.
4. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.