Front Air Distribution Housing

HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION

NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the mode-air and blend-air doors.

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





1. Position the air distribution housing (2) to the rear of the HVAC housing (3)
2. Engage the two tab-and-slot type retainers (1).
3. Tip the air distribution housing upward until it is properly aligned with the HVAC housing.





4. Carefully engage the two retaining tabs (1) that secure the air distribution housing (2) to the HVAC housing (3).
5. Install the two screws (4) that secure the air distribution housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).





6. Carefully install the heater core (2) into the air distribution housing (3).
7. Reposition the heater core retaining bracket (4) and install the screw (5). Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
8. Reposition the lower part of the flange (1).





9. Install the two screws (4) that secure the lower part of the flange (3) to the upper part of the HVAC housing (2). Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
10. Install the foam seal (1) onto the front of the HVAC housing.
11. Reposition and connect the wire harness to the mode door actuator, both blend door actuators and the evaporator temperature sensor.
12. Install the floor distribution ducts onto the air distribution housing Floor Distribution Duct - Installation.
13. Install the HVAC housing assembly HVAC Housing - Installation.