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Auxiliary Climate Control Housing: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING or REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  4. Remove the LH c-pillar trim panel. For additional information, REFER to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS or REFER to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS .
  5. Remove the auxiliary evaporator line fitting nuts at the floorpan connection and disconnect the fittings.
    1. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    2. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
  6. Release auxiliary heater line clamps and disconnect the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet lines at the auxiliary floorpan bracket.
  7. Remove the 2 auxiliary line floorpan bracket nuts.
    1. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  8. Disconnect the auxiliary climate control housing electrical connector.
  9. Remove the auxiliary floor duct pin-type retainer and the auxiliary floor duct.
  10. Remove the 3 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
    1. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  11. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.