Removal Procedure
- Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off.
- Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off.
- Intermediate steering shaft - Do not allow the shaft to extend more than 25 mm (1 in).
- Fuel tank filler hose - Do not stretch the hose excessively.
- Tail/Turn signal lamp wiring/rear lamps junction block - Leave slack in the wires.
- Park brake cable - Leave slack in the cable.
- Body ground straps - Leave slack in the wire.
- Chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at all four contact points.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LWN) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LWN) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LC8, LV1, L96) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE47716 LC8, LV1, L96)
- NOTE:
Exhaust has been removed for graphic clarity.
NOTE:One rivet is inaccessible and will leave the catalytic converter heat shield secured to the vehicle.
Remove seven visible rivets (1) securing the catalytic converter heat shield (2) and rotate out of the way. Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Body Panel
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Bolt (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose (2) - Remove [2x] - Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Replacement (Rear)
Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose (5) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose (5) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Pipe - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (7) @ Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose (6) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose (6) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Pipe - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nut (4) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose - Remove
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer. (3) [2x] Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose (2) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose (2) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Tube - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose Clamp (4) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose (3) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose (3) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Tube - Remove
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Bolt (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (3) - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube (3) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube - Remove
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer. (2) [2x] Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Bolt (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2) - Remove
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nut (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2) - Remove
- Remove the passenger side body mount bolts. Body Mount Upper and Lower Cushion Replacement
- NOTE:
All jack stands must remain under the vehicle during the removal and installation.
Position jack stands (1) [4x] and wood blocks under the body of the vehicle at each corner.
- Adjust both right side jack stands so they are slightly higher than the left side jack stands.
- Carefully lower the vehicle onto the jack stands to raise the right side of the body just enough to remove the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator outlet front hose from the vehicle.
- Remove the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator outlet front hose from the vehicle.
Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:
Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.
When you remove the body cushions, do NOT separate the frame from the body more than is necessary. Possible personal injury and damage to multiple parts may result if you do not follow the guides outlined below:
The auxiliary air conditioning evaporator outlet front hose comes as an assembly and is replaced as an assembly. Individual components of the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator outlet front hose are mentioned within the procedure to help clarify disassembly and assembly.