Liberty 2WD V6-3.7L (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 heater core and the
blend-air and mode-air doors.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench See: HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the screw (4) that secures the heater core tube flange (3) to the top of the HVAC housing (5).
3. Remove the three screws (6) and three metal clips (7) that secure the air distribution housing (8) to the top of the HVAC housing.
4. Disengage the plastic retaining tab (1) that secures the front driver side of the air distribution housing to the top of the HVAC housing.
5. Tip the rear of the air distribution housing slightly upward to disengage the two plastic retaining tabs (2) that secure the front of the distribution
housing to the HVAC housing and remove the distribution housing.
6. If required, disassemble the air distribution housing See: Overhaul/Disassembly.
Air Distribution Housing Installation
HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION
