Air Distribution Housing Removal

HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION

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, 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 heater core and the blend-air and mode-air doors.





NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the screw (4) that secures the heater core tube flange (3) to the top of the HVAC housing (5).
3. Remove the three screws (6) and three metal clips (7) that secure the air distribution housing (8) to the top of the HVAC housing.
4. Disengage the plastic retaining tab (1) that secures the front driver side of the air distribution housing to the top of the HVAC housing.
5. Tip the rear of the air distribution housing slightly upward to disengage the two plastic retaining tabs (2) that secure the front of the distribution housing to the HVAC housing and remove the distribution housing.
6. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing Disassembly.