Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2002)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Heater & Cooling Unit
Removal and Installation
Heater & Cooling Unit Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the master cylinder cover, ABS unit cover and airflow meter cover.
2. Remove the strut tower bar.
3. Discharge refrigerant from A/C system.
4. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core pipe.
6. Remove the instrument panel.
7. Remove the blower unit.
8. Remove clips of vehicle harness from steering member.
9. Remove the instrument stays (driver side, passenger side).
10. Remove the defroster nozzle and ventilator ducts.