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Defroster Door Replacement



Defroster Door Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the HVAC module.
2. Remove the evaporator case assembly.
3. Remove the mode actuator screws from the evaporator case assembly.
4. Remove the mode actuator from the evaporator case assembly.




5. Remove the screws retaining the mode cam bracket (1) from the evaporator case assembly.
6. Remove the mode cam bracket (1) from the evaporator case assembly.
7. Remove the mode cam (2) and the mode cam levers (1) from the evaporator case assembly.




8. Remove the screws retaining the two evaporator case halves.
9. Separate the evaporator case halves.




10. Remove the defroster door from the evaporator case assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the defroster door to the evaporator case assembly.




2. Assemble the evaporator case halves.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the screws to retain the evaporator case halves.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




4. Install the mode cam levers (3) to the evaporator case assembly.
5. Align and install the mode cam (2) to the mode cam levers (3). Rotate the mode cam (2) to verify mode door operation.
6. Install the mode cam bracket (1) to the evaporator case assembly.
7. Install the mode cam bracket screws to the evaporator case assembly.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




8. Install the mode actuator to the evaporator case assembly.
9. Install the mode actuator screws to the evaporator case assembly.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

10. Install the evaporator case assembly.
11. Install the HVAC module.