HVAC Unit Removal and Installation

Removal

1)Disable air bag system.

2)Drain engine coolant.

•Petrol model:

•Diesel model:

3)For diesel model, remove engine cover.

4)Remove windshield wiper arms.

5)Remove cowl top garnish.

6)For LHD-petrol model, detach EVAP canister (1) from EVAP canister bracket.

7)For RHD – diesel model, remove ECM.

8)For RHD – diesel model, remove air cleaner assembly.

9)For diesel model, detach fuel filter (1) from fuel filter bracket.

10)Disconnect heater hoses (1) from HVAC unit (2).

11)Remove instrument panel from vehicle body.

12)Remove HVAC unit (1) from vehicle by removing nuts (2).

NOTE:

When removing HVAC unit, be careful not to spill engine coolant on vehicle floor.

Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

•Tighten the HVAC unit mounting nuts to specified torque.

•Refill cooling system with coolant.

—Petrol model:

—Diesel model:

•Adjust control cables.