HVAC System - Manual

HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the wiper motor module assembly.
4. Set the HVAC controls in the vent setting to close the defroster door.

IMPORTANT: The defroster door must be closed to allow clearance during defroster duct removal.

5. Remove the blower motor.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor resistor.




7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the evaporator temperature sensor.
8. Disconnect all of the HVAC electrical actuator connectors.
9. Remove the I/P carrier.




10. Remove the evaporator outlet tube nut.
11. Disconnect the evaporator outlet and inlet tubes from the TXV.
12. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core.
13. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the heater core.




14. Remove the HVAC module to dash panel sound barrier nuts.
15. Remove the HVAC module assembly from the cowl.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the HVAC module assembly to the cowl.

IMPORTANT: Ensure proper alignment of the HVAC module assembly and HVAC module drain through the cowl.




2. Install the HVAC module assembly to dash panel sound barrier nuts.
Do not tighten the HVAC module assembly nuts at this time.
3. Install the heater outlet hose to the heater core.
4. Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
5. Install new sealing washers to the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes.
6. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.




7. Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes to the TXV.
8. Install the evaporator outlet tube nut at the TXV.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the I/P carrier.
10. Connect all of the HVAC electrical actuator connectors.




11. Connect the electrical connector to the evaporator temperature sensor.




12. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor resistor.
13. Install the blower motor.




14. Tighten the HVAC module assembly to dash panel sound barrier nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

15. Install the wiper motor module assembly.
16. Fill the coolant system.
17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
18. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.