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Defroster Door Replacement




Defroster Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement).
2. Remove the screws from the defroster actuator.
3. Remove the defroster actuator.




4. Remove screws in order to separate the defroster/mode outlet cover (2) from the HVAC module assembly (1).
5. Remove the defroster/mode outlet cover.




6. Remove the defroster door (1) from the HVAC module assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the defroster door (1) to the HVAC module assembly.
2. Install the defroster/mode outlet cover.




3. Install the defroster/mode outlet cover screws to the HVAC module assembly (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the screws to assemble the defroster/mode outlet to the HVAC module assembly and tighten to 1.9 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
5. Install the defroster actuator.
6. Install the screws to the defroster actuator and tighten to 1.9 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
7. Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement).