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A/C - Front Heater/Cooling Unit Assembly Replacement

Classification:
HA07-03

Reference:
ITB07-012

Date:
March 8, 2007

2004-2006 QX56;
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004-2006 QX56

IF YOU CONFIRM:

There is a need to replace the front heater and cooling unit assembly for any reason.

ACTION:





Modify and re-route the blower motor harness branch so it will reach the new connection point.

NOTE:
In the new assembly the blower motor position is rotated 120°.





PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Use a 3/64 drill bit to slightly enlarge the holes shown in Figure 2.

These holes will be used to mount new harness clips for the new harness routing.





2. Take the tie-wrap mount loose (see Figure 3).

3. Measure 5 mm from the tie-wrap (see Figure 3).

4. Carefully cut the tape off of the harness as shown in Figure 3.

^ Use scissors with a blunt end. Don't damage the wires inside the harness.





5. Pull the blower motor branch from the harness until you see the splice.





6. Attach the blower motor connector to the blower motor. Make sure it will reach.

7. Re-wrap the harness with vinyl tape.





8. Use 2 new harness clips to attach the harness as shown in Figure 6. P/N for new harness clips: 24225-79900.





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