Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
Air Distribution Housing Removal
HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before
performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal
injury or death.
NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the blend-air and mode-air
doors.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench See: HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the floor distribution ducts from the HVAC housing assembly See: Air Duct/Service and Repair/Floor Distribution Ducts - Removal.
NOTE: If the foam seal for the flange is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
3. Remove the foam seal (1) from the flange (2) located on the front of the HVAC housing (7).
4. Remove the screw (8) that secures the flange to the HVAC housing and remove the flange.
5. Remove the screws (3) that secure the heater core tube retaining brackets (6) to the air distribution housing (4).
6. On RHD models, remove the air distribution housing from the HVAC housing See: HVAC Housing - Removal
7. Carefully pull the heater core (5) out of the air distribution housing.
