Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
- Remove the 2 auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary line floorpan bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the LH D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the 4 battery airflow duct screws, the 1 pin-type retainer and the battery airflow duct assembly.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control fresh air inlet duct nuts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary climate control housing bolts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Disconnect the 2 auxiliary harness electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator discharge air temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
- Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
NOTE:
The D-pillar bracket will remain in place.
NOTE:
When installing, tighten the screws on the High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) first to make sure the duct is sealed correctly.
NOTE:
The auxiliary climate control housing must be installed behind the lower portion of the D-pillar bracket. When installed correctly, the auxiliary climate control housing bolt will go through the D-pillar bracket first, then through the housing mounting location.