Defroster Door Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: The defroster door must be closed to allow clearance during defroster duct removal.
1. Set the HVAC controls in the vent setting to close the defroster door.
2. Remove the IP carrier.
3. Remove the left HVAC module mounting bracket from the HVAC module assembly.
4. Remove the right HVAC module mounting bracket from the HVAC module assembly.
5. Disconnect the secondary defroster door lever from the secondary defroster door.
6. Disconnect the defroster door spring (1) from the air distribution cover.
7. Disconnect and remove the defroster door lever (2) and defroster door spring (1) from the defroster door.
8. Remove the air distribution cover screws.
9. Remove the air distribution cover.
10. Remove the defroster door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the defroster door.
2. Install the air distribution cover.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the air distribution cover screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 0.9 N.m (8 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Align the slot on the defroster door lever with the pin on the mode door main lever.
4. Connect the defroster door lever (2) and the defroster door spring (1) to the defroster door.
5. Connect the defroster door spring (1) to the air distribution cover.
IMPORTANT: Align the slot on the secondary defroster door lever with the pin on the mode door main lever.
6. Connect the secondary defroster door lever to the secondary defroster door.
7. Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
8. Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
9. Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
10. Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
11. Install the IP carrier.