Front HVAC Housing Plenum Adapter Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

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 BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the heater-A/C housing from the vehicle. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Housing Assembly HVAC, Service and Repair, Front, Front HVAC Unit Removal and Installation, Front HVAC Housing Removal and Installation

2. Slide the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter all the way to one side of the plenum opening.
3. Pull downwards sharply and firmly on the opposite side of the plenum adapter to disengage the snap feature from the plenum opening.
4. Remove the plenum adapter from the plenum panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter to the plenum panel opening, be certain that the snap features on each side of the adapter are fully engaged with the sides of the plenum panel opening. This must be a water tight connection to prevent leaks.
2. Install the plenum adapter to the plenum panel.
3. Push upwards sharply and firmly on the opposite side of the plenum adapter to disengage the snap feature to the plenum opening.
4. Slide the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter onto the plenum opening.
5. Install the heater-A/C housing to the vehicle. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Housing Assembly HVAC, Service and Repair, Front, Front HVAC Unit Removal and Installation, Front HVAC Housing Removal and Installation