Air Door: Service and Repair

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AUXILIARY MODE DOOR ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID










1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.

2. Remove the 2 auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.

- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.

3. Remove the 2 auxiliary line floorpan bracket nuts.

- To install, tighten to 6 Nm {0.6 kgf-m, 53 in-lbf}.

4. Remove the LH D-pillar trim panel. See C-Pillar Trim Panel Removal/Installation.


NOTE: The D-pillar bracket will remain in place.






5. Remove the 4 battery airflow duct screws, the 1 pin-type retainer and the battery airflow duct assembly.

- To install, tighten to 2 Nm {0.2 kgf-m, 18 in-lbf}.


NOTE: When installing, tighten the screws on the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB) first to make sure the duct is sealed correctly.

6. Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control fresh air inlet duct nuts.

- To install, tighten to 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.

7. Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.

- To install, tighten to 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.

8. Disconnect the auxiliary airflow mode door actuator electrical connector.

9. Remove the auxiliary airflow mode door actuator screws.

- Disconnect the rod.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm {0.2 kgf-m, 18 in-lbf}.

10. Remove the auxiliary airflow mode door actuator.

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.


NOTE: The auxiliary climate control housing must be installed behind the lower portion of the D-pillar bracket. When installed correctly, the auxiliary climate control housing bolt will go through the D-pillar bracket first, then through the housing mounting location.