HVAC Systems - Manual

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the right instrument panel insulator panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel compartment screws and compartment.
3. Disconnect the two vacuum lines from the defroster actuator (3).

The defroster actuator is seen on the right side of the IP compartment opening. It has a yellow vacuum line attached to the passenger compartment side and a red vacuum line on the windshield side of the actuator.
4. Disconnect the orange vacuum line from the recirculation actuator and install a hand vacuum pump (2).
5. Remove the defroster actuator from its attachment to the HVAC module case.
6. Using the hand vacuum pump (2) open the recirculation actuator door.
7. Rotate the defroster actuator to the right and up into the opening between the back of the dash and the opening into the HVAC module. The opening which results when the recirculation actuator door is in the full open position.
8. Disconnect the defroster actuator from the defroster door arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the defroster actuator to the defroster door arm and snap into place on the HVAC module.
2. Connect the vacuum line to the actuator.
3. Remove the hand vacuum pump (2) and reinstall the vacuum line to the recirculation actuator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the instrument panel compartment and attachment screws.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel compartment screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the right instrument insulator panel.