Azc System (Passenger Side Only)

REMOVAL - AZC System (Passenger side only)

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

The passenger side blend door actuator is used on all models equipped with Automatic Zone Control (AZC). This actuator is located on the front of the HVAC housing to the right of the floor panel transmission tunnel and cannot be removed from the passenger compartment without instrument panel or HVAC housing removal.

NOTE: This procedure is for AZC Systems (Passenger side only).

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box door. Interior Moulding / Trim
3. Remove the lower I/P glove box door surround panel.
4. Remove the dash assembly. Instrument Panel Assembly
5. Remove the HVAC assembly.
6. Unplug the wire harness connector from the blend door actuator.
7. Remove the 2 screws that secure the blend door actuator to the HVAC housing.
8. Remove the blend door actuator from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION - AZC (Passenger side only)

1. In stall the blend door actuator on the HVAC housing and tighten the two mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
2. Plug in the wire harness connector to the blend door actuator.
3. In stall the HVAC unit into the vehicle.
4. Install the instrument panel assembly into the vehicle. Instrument Panel Assembly
5. Evacuate the HVAC system.
6. Recharge the HVAC system.
7. Connect and the battery negative cable.