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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: The evaporator temperature sensor is part of the wiring harness.

  1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1955660  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the air intake fresh/recirculation actuator electrical connector (1).
  4. Important: Use a pair of long nose pliers to close the wiring harness retaining clip (2) ends to remove the wiring harness retaining clips (2) from the HVAC module assembly (3)

  5. Detach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) from the HVAC module assembly (3).

  6. Object Number: 1955661  Size: SH

    Important: Use a pair of long nose pliers to close the wiring harness retaining clip (1) ends to remove the wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2)

  7. Detach the wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2).

  8. Object Number: 1955663  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the defrost actuator air intake fresh/recirculation electrical connector (1).
  10. Disconnect the air mix actuator electrical connector (2).
  11. Important: The single zone HVAC module only has the one 22 pin connector. The dual zone HVAC module has a 22 pin connector and a 7 pin connector. The tri zone HVAC module has a 22 pin connector, a 7 pin connector and a 10 pin connector.

  12. Disconnect the HVAC module electrical connectors (3) as required.

  13. Object Number: 1950973  Size: SH

    Important: The evaporator temperature sensor is part of the wiring harness.

    Important: Using a suitable tool, raise the evaporator temperature sensor locating clip (2) to clear the locking recess in the HVAC module assembly (3) and turn the evaporator temperature sensor (1) 45 degrees clockwise to remove evaporator temperature sensor (1) from the HVAC module assembly (3).

  14. Remove evaporator temperature sensor (1) from the HVAC module assembly (3).

  15. Object Number: 1951006  Size: SH

    Important: Use a pair of long nose pliers to close the wiring harness retaining clip (1) ends to remove the wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2)

  16. Detach the wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the under side of the HVAC module assembly (2).

  17. Object Number: 1955664  Size: SH

    Important: The inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi is only fitted to dual and tri zone HVAC module assemblies. Ignore steps 11 and 12 if working on a single zone HVAC equipped vehicle.

  18. Detach the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi tube (4) from the HVAC module assembly retaining clip (1)
  19. Important: Rotate the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) clockwise to disengage the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) retaining clips from the HVAC module assembly (2).

  20. Remove the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) and inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi tube (4) from the HVAC module assembly (2).

  21. Object Number: 1955665  Size: SH
  22. Disconnect the face/floor actuator electrical connector (1).
  23. Important: The drivers side air mix actuator is only fitted to dual and tri zone HVAC module assemblies. Ignore this step if working on a single zone HVAC equipped vehicle.

  24. Disconnect the drivers side air mix actuator electrical connector (2) if equipped.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1955665  Size: SH
  1. Connect the face/floor actuator electrical connector (1).
  2. Important: The drivers side air mix actuator is only fitted to dual and tri zone HVAC module assemblies. Ignore this step if working on a single zone HVAC equipped vehicle.

  3. Connect the drivers side air mix actuator electrical connector (2) if equipped.

  4. Object Number: 1955664  Size: SH

    Important: The inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi is only fitted to dual and tri zone HVAC module assemblies. Ignore steps 3 and 4 if working on a single zone HVAC equipped vehicle.

    Important: Rotate the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) counterclockwise to engage the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) retaining clips.

  5. Install the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi (3) and inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi tube (4) to the HVAC module assembly (2).
  6. Attach the inside air temperature sensor aspirator venturi tube (4) to the HVAC module assembly retaining clip (1)

  7. Object Number: 1951006  Size: SH
  8. Install the clips (1) to the under side of the HVAC module assembly (2).

  9. Object Number: 1950973  Size: SH

    Important: Install the evaporator temperature sensor (1) to the HVAC module assembly (3) and turn the evaporator temperature sensor (1) 45 degrees counterclockwise to engage the evaporator temperature sensor locating clip (2) in the locking recess in the HVAC module assembly (3).

  10. Remove evaporator temperature sensor (1) from the HVAC module assembly (3).

  11. Object Number: 1955663  Size: SH

    Important: The single zone HVAC module only has the one 22 pin connector. The dual zone HVAC module has a 22 pin connector and a 7 pin connector. The tri zone HVAC module has a 22 pin connector, a 7 pin connector and a 10 pin connector.

  12. Connect the HVAC module electrical connectors (3) as required.
  13. Connect the air mix actuator electrical connector (2).
  14. Connect the defrost actuator air intake fresh/recirculation electrical connector (1).

  15. Object Number: 1955661  Size: SH
  16. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the HVAC module assembly (2).

  17. Object Number: 1955660  Size: SH
  18. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) from the HVAC module assembly (3).
  19. Connect the air intake fresh/recirculation actuator electrical connector (1).
  20. Install the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.