Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Air Temperature Actuator (Dual Zone)

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Install the right side air temperature door (6).

Fig 2: Identifying Right Side Air Temperature Actuator Levers

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Install the right side air temperature actuator levers.

IMPORTANT: The actuator lever (2) can only be inserted into the door one way.

Check and correct the engagement between the actuator levers (1, 2).
1. Install the actuator lever (2).
2. Align the primary tooth (4) of the actuator lever (1) with the gap (3) in the actuator lever (2).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Air Temperature Actuator (Dual Zone)

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Install the right side air temperature actuator (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the ride side air temperature actuator bolts/screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of HVAC Module Halves

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IMPORTANT: Align the temperature sensor wire with the opening in the upper HVAC case. Improper alignment will pinch and/or cut the sensor wire.

Align and install the upper module case to the lower module case.
Install the lower HVAC module bolts/screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Heater Core

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Install the heater core (2).
Install the heater core pipe bolt/screw (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of Heater Core Cover

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Install the heater core cover (2).
Install the heater core cover bolts/screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 7: Identifying Outlet Duct & Screws

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Install the heater outlet duct.
Install the heater outlet duct bolts/screws.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 8: Identifying HVAC Module To Dash Panel Sound Barrier Seal

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Install the HVAC module to dash panel sound barrier seal (1).

Fig 9: Locating HVAC Module Bolt/Screw

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Install the upper HVAC module bolt/screw.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/screw to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 10: View Of Inlet Housing Bracket Bolts/Screws

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Install the right side HVAC module bracket (2).
Install the right side HVAC module bracket bolts/screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in).

Fig 11: View Of Inlet Housing

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Install the air inlet housing.

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Air Inlet Housing Bolts/Screws

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Install the air inlet housing bolts/screws.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/screw to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

Fig 13: Identifying Evaporator Temperature Sensor Connector

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Install the evaporator temperature sensor connector (1) to the case.
Install the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
Re-calibrate the actuators. Refer to Re-Calibrating Actuators .