Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) or Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LH2) .
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LH2) .
- At the evaporator core, disconnect and remove the A/C quick connect fittings from the suction hose and the liquid line. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
- Separate the suction hose and liquid line from the evaporator core.
- Remove and discard the O-rings.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
- Remove the air inlet assembly.
- Disconnect the HVAC module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the HVAC module drain tube (2) from the floor.
- Remove the lower left HVAC module mounting nut (1).
- Remove the upper left HVAC module mounting nut (1).
- Remove the HVAC module from the vehicle.
- Remove the foam from the A/C lines.
- Remove the foam from around the heater pipes.