HVAC Housing: Installation
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- Position the HVAC housing to the dash panel. Be certain that the evaporator condensate drain tube and the mounting studs are inserted into their correct mounting holes. Connect the HVAC harness connector.
- Install the rear seat heat duct elbow push pin fastener. Position the rear seat heat duct and install the 4 retainer nuts. Install the 2 nuts, and 2 screws attaching the HVAC housing to the dash panel.
- Position the defrost duct and install the 2 retainer screws. Install the nuts on the HVAC housing mounting studs on the engine compartment side of the dash panel. Unplug or remove the tape from liquid and suction lines, and the expansion valve. Connect the lines to the expansion valve and tighten the retaining nut. Install the heater hoses to the heater core and install the spring type hose fasteners and fill the engine cooling system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
- Install the air cleaner hose and air distribution duct. Evacuate & charge the refrigerant system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Install the instrument panel in the vehicle. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANEL article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.