Temperature Valve Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the HVAC module.
2. Remove the LH temperature valve electric actuator.
3. Remove the RH temperature valve electric actuator.
4. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws (1).
5. Remove the air inlet housing (2).




6. Remove the HVAC module upper mounting screws.
7. Release the retaining tab (1) and separate the upper and lower module halves.




8. Remove the HVAC module seal that is located between the upper and lower cases.
Start to remove the module case seal (blower motor side of case) seal (2) from the lower module case at the position shown (1).

IMPORTANT: The LH and RH temperature valves separate in the center.




9. Remove the temperature valves (1,2).
Carefully pull the temperature valves apart in the center to remove the temperature valves from the HVAC module case.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The LH and RH temperature valves pivot in the center.




1. Install the temperature valves (1,2).
Carefully align the temperature valves into the HVAC module case.




2. Install the new case seal (2) into the HVAC module case (1).




3. Align and install the upper module case to the lower module case.
Align and secure the retaining tab (1) on the upper module case to the retaining slot on the lower module case.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the HVAC module upper mounting screws.

Tighten
Tighten the HVAC module upper mounting screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




5. Install the air inlet housing (2).
6. Install the air inlet housing retaining screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the air inlet housing screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

7. Install the LH temperature valve electric actuator.
8. Install the RH temperature valve electric actuator.
9. Install the HVAC module.