Installation Procedure
- Position the heat/air distributor case assembly in the vehicle.
- Slowly raise the heater/air distributor case assembly into position against the cowl and hold it in position while the screws are installed and tighten from the engine side of the cowl.
- Install the high pressure and low pressure pipe.
- Install the heater/air distributor case assembly screws at the side of evaporator through the cowl from the engine compartment side.
Tighten: Tighten the heater/air distributor case assembly screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in) .
- Install the heater/air distributor case assembly screws at the side of the heater core pipes through the cowl from the engine compartment side.
Tighten: Tighten the heater/air distributor case assembly screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in) .
- Install the 2 heater hoses.
- Slide the heater hose clamps into position.
- Connect the rear duct connector.
- Install the instrument panel and tie-bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Gasoline Engines ) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Operate the controls to verify the proper function of the heating and ventilation systems.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid damaging the heater core pipes by making sure they do not contact the cowl opening.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.