(6) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry between the end of the
demister duct and the demister outlet flange to
release the duct from the outlet.
(7) Remove the demister ducts and the tee from
the instrument panel top cover.
(8) Squeeze the demister outlet flange from the
underside of the instrument panel top cover and
push it out through the top.
(9) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
HEATER-A/C HOUSING PLENUM ADAPTER
(1) Remove the heater-A/C housing from the vehi-
cle. See Heater-A/C Housing in the Removal and
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(2) Slide the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter
(Fig. 47) all the way to one side of the plenum open-
ing.
(3) Pull downwards sharply and firmly on the
opposite side of the plenum adapter to disengage the
snap feature from the plenum opening.
(4) Remove the plenum adapter from the plenum
panel.
(5) When reinstalling the heater-A/C housing ple-
num adapter to the plenum panel opening, be certain
that the snap features on each side of the adapter
are fully engaged with the sides of the plenum panel
opening. This must be a water tight connection to
prevent leaks.
(6) Reverse the remaining removal procedures to
complete the installation.
REAR OVERHEAD A/C OUTLET BEZEL
The rear overhead A/C outlet bezel is used only on
models with the optional rear overhead A/C unit. The
outlet barrels located in the bezel are only serviced
as a unit with the rear overhead A/C outlet bezel.
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry between both ends of the
rear overhead A/C outlet bezel and the headliner to
release the two snap clip retainers that secure the
bezel to the rear overhead A/C unit housing (Fig. 48).
Fig. 46 Demister Ducts Remove/Install
1 – DEMISTER DUCT TEE
2 – INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
3 – LEFT DEMISTER DUCT
4 – DEMISTER HOSE
5 – PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
6 – RIGHT DEMISTER DUCT
Fig. 47 Heater-A/C Housing Plenum Adapter
Remove/Install
1 – PLENUM PANEL
2 – PLENUM ADAPTER
3 – DASH PANEL
Fig. 48 Rear Overhead A/C Outlet Bezel Remove/
Install
1 – RETAINER
2 – OUTLET BEZEL
3 – HEADLINER
4 – REAR BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
DN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 47
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
To Next Page
Loading...
