Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
12. Remove the seven screws (1) that secure the air distribution housing (2) to the HVAC housing (3).
13. Release the locking tabs located at the top of the distribution housing and tilt the distribution housing downward to disengage the tab-and-slot type
retainers located at the bottom of the housing.
14. Remove the air distribution housing from the HVAC housing.
15. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The air distribution housing must be removed from the HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the mode-air and blend-air doors.
1. Position the air distribution housing (2) onto the rear of the HVAC housing (3) by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the distribution housing into
the slots located on the bottom of the HVAC housing.
2. Tip the air distribution housing upward until it is properly aligned with the HVAC housing and the locking tabs at the top of the distribution
housing are fully engaged.
3. Install the seven screws (1) that secure the air distribution housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
