Removal and Installation
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the rear auxiliary evaporator housing peanut fittings. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the LH quarter trim panel.
- Remove the LH D-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the 5 screws and the A/C return duct assembly.
- Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control upper housing nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
When installing, tighten the screws on the HVTB first or an air flow loss to the HVTB may occur.
NOTE:
New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.