VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
Tools Required
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J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
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SA9111E Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the frontal and curtain air bags. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill).
4. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the TXV.
6. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the evaporator outlet hose.
7. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the liquid line.
9. Install a protective caps to the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
10. Disconnect the TXV low temperature sensor connector from the engine harness.