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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
  3. Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to DRAINING .
  5. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
  6. Remove the LH rear wheel opening splash shield.
  7. Release the auxiliary heater inlet hose clamp and disconnect the auxiliary heater inlet hose.
  8. Release the auxiliary heater outlet hose clamp and disconnect the auxiliary heater outlet hose.
  9. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  10. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  11. Remove the 2 floorpan bracket nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
  12. Remove the 2 auxiliary duct pin-type retainers and detach the auxiliary ducts.
  13. Disconnect the 2 auxiliary climate control housing electrical connectors.
  14. Detach the auxiliary blower motor relay pin-type retainer(s).
  15. Remove the 3 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  16. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new O-ring seals.
    • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
  18. Fill the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  19. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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