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Heating and A/C Passenger Compartment Component Overview






Heating and A/C Passenger Compartment Component Overview

CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.

Switch off all electrical consumers.

Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.

When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.

CAUTION!
Immediately plug open connections on A/C components to prevent dirt and moisture contamination.

Before carrying out any work on the A/C refrigerant system, refer to A/C refrigerant system safety measures => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

System components identified with an * must only be serviced or replaced after discharging refrigerant system. Use Kent Moore ACR4 or equivalent.





1 Heating and A/C controls

With A/C Evaporator Temperature Switch (E33)

With Fresh Air Blower Switch (E9)

With Fresh Air Blower/Recirculated Air Switch ( E184)

Removing and installing => [ Heating and A/C Controls ] Heating and A/C Controls

Assembly => [ Heating and A/C Controls Component Overview ] Heating and A/C Controls Component Overview

2 Dust and pollen filter

Removing and installing => [ Dust and Pollen Filter ] [1][2]Dust and Pollen Filter

3 Side window air outlet

Removing => [ Side Window Air Outlets ] Side Window Air Outlets

4 Side air outlets

Removing => [ Side Air Outlets ] Side Air Outlets

5 Center air outlet console

Removing => [ Center Air Outlet Console ] Center Air Outlet Console

6 Instrument panel cross member

Loosening and tightening => [ Instrument Panel Crossmember ] Instrument Panel Crossmember

7 Fresh/Recirculating Air Door Motor (V154)

Removing and installing => [ Fresh/Recirculating Air Door Motor ] Service and Repair

8 Fresh Air Blower (V2)

Removing and installing=> [ Fresh Air Blower ] Service and Repair

9 Fresh Air Blower Series Resistor With Fuse ( N24)

First remove Fresh Air Blower (V2) => [ Fresh Air Blower ] Service and Repair

10 Intermediate duct

11 Cables

Installing and adjusting => [ Heating and A/C Cables Component Overview ] Heating and A/C Cables Component Overview

12 Rear footwell duct

13 Gasket

14 Connecting duct

With front footwell air outlet

Removing => [ Connecting Duct ] Service and Repair

15 Heater/evaporator unit*

Disassembly and assembly => [ Heater/Evaporator Unit ] Heater / Evaporator Unit

16 Heater core*

Removing => [ Heater/Evaporator Unit ] Heater / Evaporator Unit, heater/evaporator unit, disassembly and assembly

Always use new coolant after replacement

17 Heater core/bulkhead seal

Note installation position => [ Heater Core Bulkhead Seal, Installation Position ] Heater Core Bulkhead Seal, Installation Position

18 Defroster duct

Replacing:

Remove instrument panel

Loosen instrument panel cross member=> [ Instrument Panel Crossmember ] Instrument Panel Crossmember.

19 Instrument panel

Removing and installing

20 Center air outlet duct

21 Defroster air outlet panel

Removing => [ Side Window Air Outlets ] Side Window Air Outlets