HVAC Housing - Installation

HOUSING-HVAC

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Position the HVAC housing assembly to the dash panel (2). Be certain that the condensate drain and the housing mounting studs are inserted into their correct locations.
2. Install the bolt (3) that secures the air inlet housing (4) to the passenger compartment side of dash panel. Tighten the bolt to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
3. Install the bolt (5) that secures the HVAC housing (7) to the floor bracket (6). Tighten the bolt to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
4. Install the right rear floor duct Floor Ducts - Installation.
5. Reposition the dash panel insulator (1) and install the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Installation.




6. Install the three nuts(6) that secure the HVAC housing to the engine compartment side of the dash panel (4). Tighten the nuts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
7. Remove the previously installed plugs or caps and connect the heater hoses (5) to the heater core tubes.
8. Install the condensation drain tube (3) Installation.
9. Remove the previously installed plugs or caps and connect the refrigerant lines to the A/C evaporator (2) and A/C accumulator using new O-ring seals A/C Line - Installation and Installation.
10. Install the coolant recovery container. Service and Repair
11. Install the air filter housing and air inlet tube Installation.
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
13. If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system Service and Repair.
14. Refill the engine cooling system.
15. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
16. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.