Front HVAC Housing

HVAC HOUSING

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 from the vehicle and place it on a workbench. Service and Repair

2. Remove the air distribution housing from the HVAC housing (Figure 1).

3. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC housing.











Figure 1 HVAC Housing Assembly

4. Remove the A/C expansion valve from the A/C evaporator.

5. Disconnect the HVAC wiring harness from the blower motor resistor or power module (depending on application) (Figure 2).

6. On RS models, disconnect the HVAC wiring harness from the evaporator temperature sensor located on the top of the HVAC housing and remove the sensor from the housing.

7. Disengage the HVAC wire harness from the routing clips on the HVAC housing and remove the wire harness from the housing.

8. If required, remove three screws that secure the blower motor to the HVAC housing and remove the blower motor.

9. If required, remove two screws that secure the blower motor resistor or power module (depending on application) to the HVAC housing and remove the resistor or module.

10. If required, remove two screws that secure the support bracket to the HVAC housing and remove the bracket.

11. Remove the thirteen screws that secure the upper HVAC housing half to the lower half of the HVAC housing.

12. Separate the two halves of the HVAC housing.

13. Carefully lift the A/C evaporator and insulator out of the lower half of the HVAC housing.











Figure 2 HVAC Housing