Removal And Installation: Removal
- Remove the engine cover.
For additional information, Refer to: Engine Cover - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol /
- Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Drain the cooling system.
For additional information, refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
- Remove the floor console.
For additional information, refer to: Floor Console .
- Remove both cowl side trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel .
Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the passenger side closing trim panel.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Release the door check strap from the A-pillar.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
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NOTE: The door is still attached by its harness at this stage.
With assistance, release and support the door assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
Release the electrical connector from the A-Pillar.
- Release the grommet.
- Carefully release, then slide the latch to locate in the indents, arrowed.
Remove the door.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the front seats.
For additional information, refer to: Front Row Seat .
Release the transmission selector lever cable.
- Remove the clip.
- Release the cable.
Remove the transmission selector lever.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.
- Note the fitted position.
- Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.
Disconnect 2 drain tubes from the heater housing.
Position the heater housing center ducts aside for access.
Remove 2 Torx bolts from the instrument panel center bracket.
Remove the instrument panel center speaker grille.
- Release the 4 clips.
Remove the instrument panel upper section to body bolt.
- Remove the plenum chamber panel.
For additional information, refer to: Plenum Chamber .
Remove the instrument panel carrier to bulkhead Torx bolt.
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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect 2 heater hoses from the bulkhead.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Release 2 A/C lines from the body.
- Remove the nut.
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CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Release 2 A/C lines from the bulkhead.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
Remove the 2 adapter panels.
- Remove the 4 nuts.
Release the 3 ground cables from the driver side lower A-pillar.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors from the driver side lower A-pillar.
Release the 3 ground cables from the passenger side lower A-pillar.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors from the passenger side lower A-pillar.
Disconnect the heater motor electrical connector.
Disconnect 2 central junction box (CJB) electrical connectors.
- Disconnect 2 electrical connectors from the instrument panel center reinforcement.
If installed, disconnect the instrument panel center reinforcement fibre optic cables.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Driver side: Remove the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt.
Passenger side: Remove the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt.
With assistance, remove the instrument panel.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.