Air Distribution Housing Removal

HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, 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 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 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 left and right floor distribution ductsFloor Ducts - Removal.
3. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the heater core cover (2) to the driver side of the air distribution housing (3) and the HVAC housing (4) and remove the cover.




NOTE: If the foam seal for the flange is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

4. Remove the foam seal (1) from the flange (2) located on the driver side of the HVAC housing (6).
5. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the heater core (5) to the driver side of the air distribution housing (3).
6. Carefully pull the heater core out of the driver side of the air distribution housing.




7. Remove the screws (1) that secure the air distribution housing (2) to the rear of the HVAC housing (3).
8. Remove air distribution housing from the HVAC housing by tilting the top of the air distribution housing rearward and disconnecting the distribution housing from the tab-and-slot type retainers located at the bottom of the housing.
9. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing HVAC Housing.