
WARNING: AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT
AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. EXPOSURE MAY
IRRITATE EYES, NOSE AND THROAT. USE ONLY
APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT MEETING SAE
REQUIREMENTS TO DISCHARGE R-134a SYSTEM.
IF ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM DISCHARGE OCCURS,
VENTILATE WORK AREA BEFORE RESUMING SER-
VICE.
R-134a SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE A/C
SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE PRESSURE TESTED OR
LEAK TESTED WITH COMPRESSED AIR. SOME
MIXTURES OF AIR/R-134a HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO
BE COMBUSTIBLE AT ELEVATED PRESSURES.
THESE MIXTURES ARE POTENTIALLY DANGER-
OUS AND MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION
CAUSING INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
(2) Using an A/C recovery unit, remove all R-134a
refrigerant from the A/C system.
(3) Remove air cleaner hose and air distribution
duct from the engine.
(4) Drain the engine cooling system.
NOTE: If equipped with 2.5L engine, the upper
intake manifold has to be removed at this time to
access the heater hose connections at the bulk-
head. Refer to group 11, Exhaust System And Intake
Manifold for service information.
(5) Disconnect heater hoses at the dash panel.
Plug the heater core inlet and outlet tubes to prevent
antifreeze from spilling on the vehicle interior during
removal. If an appropriate plug cannot be found pull
back carpet and use caution when removing unit.
Keep the heater tubes elevated to prevent spillage of
coolant.
(6) Remove both A/C lines from expansion valve.
Use Special Tool Kit 7193 to disconnect quick connec-
tors on A/C lines. Refer to A/C line removal in this
section for complete procedure. After removing lines
cap the expansion valve openings and the A/C hose
openings. This will prevent any dirt or moisture from
entering the refrigerant system during servicing.
CAUTION: The lubricant used in this air condition-
ing system absorbs moisture readily (similar to
brake fluid). Do not leave any portion of the system
open for extended periods of time.
(7) Remove trim bezel (Fig. 66).
(8) Remove cluster hood bezel retaining screws in
the trim bezel opening (Fig. 67).
(9) Pry up the cluster hood bezel a few inches to
expose the cubby bin/cigar lighter bezel screws.
(10) Remove the cubby bin/cigar lighter bezel and
wiring.
(11) Remove the control module retaining screws.
(12) Drop the A/C control module into the cigar
lighter/cubby bin bezel opening (Fig. 68). Then dis-
connect the wiring on the rear of the control module.
(13) Release the cable clips from the top of the
control module. Retain the clips for future use. Then
disconnect the temperature control and recirculation
control cables.
(14) Remove the control module.
(15) Remove upper instrument panel bezel.
(16) Remove right and left instrument panel end
caps.
(17) Remove left lower knee bolster. Disconnect
mode door motor wiring.
(18) Remove right and left interior door post kick
panel.
(19) Remove front and rear halves of floor console.
(20) Remove the radio.
(21) Remove right side lower silencer/duct.
(22) Remove glove box assembly.
(23) Remove
right
side
vertical
support
strut
brace.
(24) Remove left side vertical support strut brace.
(25) Remove center lower distribution housing.
(26) Remove bolts securing Heater-A/C housing to
metal I/P frame.
(27) Remove upper instrument panel cowl trim
cover.
(28) Disconnect steering column from instrument
panel. Lower steering column.
(29) Remove instrument panel bolts at cowl fence.
(30) Remove bolts at lower A-posts.
(31) Remove instrument panel frame and wiring.
(32) Remove bolts securing Heater-A/C housing to
cowl.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure. Ver-
ify that the cables are properly adjusted, free of
interference, and the control module is seated prop-
erly.
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
The cables must be adjusted for proper function of
the control module. To adjust the cable, attach the
cable to the lever arm of the control module. Turn
the knob fully counterclockwise. Pull the cable jacket
away from the cable end until taut. Clip the cable
jacket to the control module. The knob should travel
a full 180° if the cable is properly adjusted.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
UNIT HOUSING RECONDITION
Heater-A/C housing must be removed from vehicle
before performing this operation. Refer to Heater-A/C
Unit Housing—Removal and Installation.
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