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ATC-156
REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
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REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTORPFP:27150
Removal and InstallationEJS002DE
Rear Blower Motor Resistor
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear RH interior trim panel. Refer to EI-34, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect the rear blower motor resistor electrical connector.
3. Remove the two screws and remove the rear blower motor resistor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Rear blower motor 2. Rear blower motor case 3. Rear blower motor resistor
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
ATC-157
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DUCTS AND GRILLESPFP:27860
ComponentsEJS002DF
Ducts - Front Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
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ATC-158
DUCTS AND GRILLES
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Ducts - Rear Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
1. Defroster nozzle 2. LH side demister duct 3. LH ventilator duct
4. RH side demister duct 5. RH ventilator duct 6. Center ventilator duct
7. Front heater and cooling unit assembly 8. Floor duct 9. Clips
10. Heat duct
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1. Rear floor duct 2. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly 3. Rear lower overhead duct
4. Rear upper overhead duct
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
ATC-159
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Grilles
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1. Overhead console trim panel 2. Overhead console front grilles (front) 3. Overhead console rear grilles (rear)
4. Instrument panel 5. Storage tray bottom cover (LH) 6. LH side ventilator and demister grille
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ATC-160
DUCTS AND GRILLES
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Removal and InstallationEJS002DG
CENTER CONSOLE HEAT DUCT AND REAR FINISHER ASSEMBLY GRILLE
Removal
The center console must be removed and disassembled to remove the heat duct and rear finisher assembly
grille. Refer to IP-15, "
Center Console" .
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DEFROSTER NOZZLE
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the defroster nozzle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the RH or LH ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the defroster nozzle.
3. Remove the RH and LH side demister ducts.
4. Remove the RH and LH ventilator ducts.
5. Remove the center ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to EI-36, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the two clips and remove the floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS
Removal
1. Remove the rear RH interior trim panel. Refer to EI-34, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the headliner. Refer to EI-37, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. LH ventilator grille 8. RH ventilator grille 9. RH side ventilator and demister grille
10. Storage tray bottom cover (RH)
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
ATC-161
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NOTE:
The rear headliner duct connected to the rear upper overhead duct is part of the headlining trim panel and
is replaced as an assembly. Refer to EI-37, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear lower and upper overhead ducts.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the rear RH interior trim panel. Refer to EI-34, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way.
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
GRILLES
Removal
1. Remove the interior trim panel as necessary. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" or EI-
37, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the grille from the interior trim panel.
NOTE:
To remove the overhead console front and rear grilles, turn the grille counter-clockwise to release the
grille from the overhead console trim panel.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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ATC-162
REFRIGERANT LINES
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REFRIGERANT LINESPFP:92600
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJ S00 2DH
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WAR NIN G:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment
meeting requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a
(R-134a) recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before
resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and
lubricant manufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Evacuating vacuum pump (J-39699)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-163
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*1 ATC-22, "CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING" .*3ATC-178, "
Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks".*5AT C - 5 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant".
*2ATC-178, "
Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks".*4AT C - 111 , "
PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSES".
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