6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line and the A/C accumu-
lator from the A/C evaporator and install plugs into
or caps over the fittings and evaporator tubes
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/LINE-A/C LIQUID - REMOVAL) and
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/ACCUMULATOR-A/C - REMOVAL).
7. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core
tubes and install plugs into or caps over the heater
core tubes.
8. Remove the three nuts (1) that secure the HVAC
housing (2) and the fresh air inlet screen (3) to the
engine compartment side of the dash panel (4).
9. Pull the HVAC housing assembly rearward so that
the mounting studs and condensate drain tube
clear the dash panel and remove the HVAC hous-
ing from the passenger compartment.
10. If required, remove the fresh air inlet screen from
the dash panel.
AIR INLET HOUSING
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering
wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the
negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before
performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to
take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or
death.
NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the
recirculation-air door.
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