Installation Procedure

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Install the defroster door.

Fig 1: Installing Defroster Door
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Install the air distribution cover.
Install the air distribution cover screws.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 0.9 N.m (8 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Air Distribution Cover Screws
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Important: Align the slot on the defroster door lever with the pin on the mode door main lever.
Connect the defroster door lever (2) and the defroster door spring (1) to the defroster door.
Connect the defroster door spring (1) to the air distribution cover.

Fig 3: Connecting Defroster Door Spring
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Important: Align the slot on the secondary defroster door lever with the pin on the mode door main lever.
Connect the secondary defroster door lever to the secondary defroster door.

Fig 4: Connecting Secondary Defroster Door Lever
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Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
Install the right HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket to the HVAC module assembly.
Install the left HVAC module mounting bracket screws.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
Install the I/P carrier. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER REPLACEMENT .

Fig 5: Installing Right HVAC Module Mounting Bracket Screws
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