Rear HVAC Unit Removal/Installation

Rear HVAC Unit Removal/Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station A/C Refrigerant Recovery.

2. Remove the right rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area.

3. Remove the wire harness clip (A), the clip (B), and then remove the side duct (C).






4. Remove the bolts, then hang the rear junction box (A) down.






5. Disconnect the rear evaporator receiver line (A) and the suction line (B) connections. Slide the hose clamps (C) back, then disconnect the inlet heater hose (D) and the outlet heater hose (E) from the rear heater core. Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts, the carpet, or the painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.






6. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the rear mode control motor, the rear blower motor, rear in-car temperature sensor and rear climate control unit, then remove the wire harness clips (B), from the rear HVAC unit.






7. Remove the bolts, then pull out the rear HVAC unit (A). Disconnect the rear air mix control motor connector (B), then remove the rear HVAC unit.