Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Recover the refrigerant system. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Drain the engine coolant system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core tube. Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV, LTG) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LGX) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LF4)
- Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core tube. Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LGX) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG with KL9) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG without KL9) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LGX) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4)
- Remove the evaporator hose assembly from the thermal expansion valve. Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LCV, LTG) Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LF4, LGX)
- Disconnect the right side floor rear air outlet duct from the heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module assembly. Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side
- Disconnect the left side floor rear air outlet duct from the heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module assembly. Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly. Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
- From within the engine compartment, remove the heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module assembly bolt (HVAC), (1) securing the HVAC module assembly to the cowl panel.
- Remove the HVAC module assembly (1) from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary components
CAUTION:
Refer to HVAC Module Drain Tube Caution .