Housing, HVAC: Removal: Housing-HVAC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. 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 follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
The HVAC housing and instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle as an assembly.
- Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors (2) from the HVAC wiring harness.
- Remove the two nuts (1) and the two bolts (3) that secure the HVAC housing assembly to the center of the instrument panel support and remove the housing from the support.