Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Drain the coolant. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LM2) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LM2)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
- Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) - Remove
Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement (1) - Remove - Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement Removal and Installation
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (2) - Remove
Heater Outlet Hose Retainer (2) - Disengage
- Heater Outlet Hose (1) - Remove
- Heater Outlet Hose Retainer (4) - Disengage
- Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Remove
Retainer (1) - Disengage [2x]
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose (2) @Heater Core - Remove [2x]
Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Hose Nut (1) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (2) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Seal-Large (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Seal-Small (4) - Remove and DISCARD
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [3x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [3x]
Front Wheelhouse Front Liner- Right Side (1) - Reposition
- Dash Panel Outer Insulator Retainer (2) - Remove
- Lower the vehicle.
Dash Panel Outer Insulator Retainer- Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Dash Panel Outer Insulator Retainer- Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Pull the dash panel outer insulator (1) slightly forward and upward to remove.