Installing Climate Control Assembly

Work in the passenger compartment 

• Install the climate control system
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the climate control unit screws
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install cruise control vacuum regulator
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the drain hose on the floor
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the knee bolster if necessary
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the RTI (road traffic information) member with its mounting on the cowl side on the passenger side
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the RTI (road traffic information) or amplifier bracket
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Fold forward the bracket on the passenger side and screw into place
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the floor duct pipes
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the cable tie straps so that the passenger side floor duct pipe is exposed
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the carpet mountings
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Connect and install the climate control unit connector
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the cable harness with tie straps on the air distribution housing
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the cable harness on the bracket (was relay base)
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Right-hand drive car:
  • install the fresh air intake hose on the control module box.
• Install the dashboard. See Dashboard . Install the center console. See Center Console
• Install the electronic climate control (ECC) control module. See Replacing ECC Control Module 
• Install the manual climate control (MCC) control module. See Replacing Or Adjusting Control Cables/Mechanical Rear Section And Control Panel/Front Section (Manual Climate Control/STANDARD) .

Work in the engine compartment 

• Install the cover plate and rubber seal for the heat exchanger lead-in

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Install the heater pipes on the heat exchanger

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver / drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Top up the coolant

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Install the holder

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver / drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Install the pollen filter

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Install the gutter. See Removing panel

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Install the windshield wiper. See Lighting, instrumentation and other electrical equipment Installing

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Connect the battery lead

  Additional work on cars with air conditioning (A/C): 

  • install the cover plate and rubber seal for evaporator lead-in
  • install the evaporator pipes
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  • install the screw holding the pipe connector and receiver/drier bracket
  • fill the system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, Overview and Emptying/Vacuum Pumping/Filling With Refrigerant . Check for leaks.
• Carry out self-adjustment of motors when the work is finished.