Front HVAC Housing

HOUSING-HVAC

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, Service and Repair 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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury. Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

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 may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The HVAC housing must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled for service of the A/C evaporator.

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





1. Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench.
2. Remove the air inlet housing (2) from the HVAC housing (1).
3. Remove the air distribution housing (3) from the HVAC housing.




4. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (2) from the blower motor (3), blower motor resistor or power module (depending on application) (4) and the evaporator temperature sensor (5) and remove the harness from the HVAC housing (1).
5. Remove the blower motor from the bottom of the HVAC housing.
6. Disengage the retaining tabs that secure the blower motor resistor or power module (depending on application) to the HVAC housing and remove the resistor or power module.
7. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor from the HVAC housing.




8. Remove the eleven screws (2) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together (1 and 3) and separate the housing.




NOTE: If the foam insulator around the A/C evaporator is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

9. Carefully remove the A/C evaporator (1) and its insulator (2) from the HVAC housing (3).