Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair

Module Assembly:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Instrument panel carrier.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Recover refrigerant. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Recharging Procedures."
4. Upper intake manifold (3.4L only).
5. A/C lines at evaporator.
6. Heater hoses at heater core.
7. Convenience center near A/C module.
8. Lower heater duct.
9. A/C module bolts (inside passenger compartment).
10. A/C module nuts (engine compartment).
11. Vacuum hoses.
12. Electrical connectors.
13. A/C module.

Install or Connect

1. A/C module.
2. Electrical connectors.
3. Vacuum hoses.
4. A/C module nuts (engine compartment).

Tighten
^ Nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).

5. A/C module bolts (inside passenger compartment).

Tighten
^ Bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb. in.).

6. Lower heater duct.
7. Convenience center near A/C module.
8. Heater hoses at heater core.
9. A/C lines at evaporator.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb. ft.).

10. Upper intake manifold, (3.4L only).
11. Evacuate, charge and leak -test system. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Recharging Procedures."
12. Fill coolant system and check for leaks.
13. Instrument panel carrier.