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Air Door: Service and Repair

MODE VALVE AND TEMPERATURE DOOR (LHD ONLY)


REMOVAL




1. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to "Disabling the SIR System".)
2. Remove HVAC module.
3. Remove screws and remove heater core cover.




4. Remove screws and carefully slide mode valve assembly to the right past the HVAC module and remove.




5. Release temperature cable hold down clip by carefully lifting up on plastic tab, while pushing down on cable housing.
6. Slide cable off temperature door hook.




7. Pull temperature door out of left pivot and remove.

INSTALLATION




1. Slide temperature door into right pivot and snap left side into place.
2. Rotate temperature valve in both directions to make sure seal is making contact.




3. Install temperature cable over temperature door hook.
4. Install temperature cable hold down clip over temperature cable holder.

NOTE: Make sure all tongue and groove parts fit properly before tightening screws to avoid case damage.

IMPORTANT: To properly seat mode valve assembly, valve must be in the center air position.




5. Install mode valve assembly and screws.




6. Instal] heater core cover and screws on HVAC module.

Torque:
Lower Heater Core Cover Screws: 1.7 N.m (15 in-lbs)

7. Install HVAC module.
8. Enable the SIR system. (Refer to "Enabling the SIR system".)