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Mode Door Replacement



REMOVAL
Panel Outlet Door

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. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing. Service and Repair

Fig.21 Panel Outlet Door:




2. Pinch the retention tabs holding the panel outlet door pivot shaft to the case. The 3 plastic tabs, located on the inside of the case, are part of the shaft retainer.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel outlet door pivot shaft retainer from the pivot shaft.
4. Remove the panel outlet door from the HVAC housing.

Heat/Defrost Door

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. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing. Service and Repair
2. Remove the evaporator, and styrofoam tray from the lower case.
3. Place the HVAC housing upside down on a work bench.
4. Unscrew and remove the 2 floor heat ducts.

Fig.22 Heat/Defrost Door Ducts, And Adapter:




5. Unsnap and remove the duct adapter from the bottom of the heat/defrost door sub-assembly.
6. Gently pry the metal linkage from the heat/defrost door lever.

Fig.23 Heat/Defrost Door Sub-Assembly Removal:




7. Remove the heat/defrost door sub-assembly which is attached to the housing with 4 screws.
8. Pinch the retention tabs holding the heat/defrost door pivot shaft lever to the case. The 3 plastic tabs, located on the inside of the case, are part of the shaft retainer.

Fig.24 Heat/Defrost Door Removal:




9. Remove the heat/defrost door.

Panel/Defrost Door

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. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing. Service and Repair

Fig.25 Panel/Defrost Door:




2. Pinch the retention tabs holding the panel/defrost door pivot shaft to the case. The 3 plastic tabs, located on the inside of the case, are part of the shaft retainer.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel/defrost door pivot shaft retainer from the pivot shaft.
4. Remove the panel/defrost door from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
Panel Outlet Door
1. Snap the panel outlet door pivot shaft retainer on the pivot shaft.
2. Attach the panel outlet door pivot shaft to the HVAC case.
3. Reassemble the HVAC housing and install in the vehicle. Service and Repair

Heat/Defrost Door
1. Install the heat/defrost door by snapping the heat/defrost door pivot shaft into the HVAC case.
2. Install the heat/defrost door sub-assembly and tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Attach the metal linkage to the heat/defrost door lever.
4. Snap the duct adapter to the bottom of the heat/defrost door sub-assembly.
5. Install the 2 floor heat ducts and tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Install the evaporator, and styrofoam tray in the lower case.
7. Reassemble the HVAC housing and install in the vehicle. Service and Repair

Panel/Defrost Door
1. Snap the panel/defrost door pivot shaft retainer on the pivot shaft.
2. Attach the panel/defrost door pivot shaft to the HVAC case.
3. Reassemble the HVAC housing and install in the vehicle. Service and Repair
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