Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core tube. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
3. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core tube. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
4. Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
5. Remove the instrument panel tie Bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement .

1

HVAC Module Nut (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

2

HVAC Module Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

3

HVAC Module Assembly

Procedure

1. Note the location and routing of the electrical harness to ensure correct re-installation.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. When replacing the HVAC module assembly, transfer all necessary components.