VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
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 Zone 2 , SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 , SIR Disabling and
Enabling Zone 5 , and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in Restraint Systems.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
4. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the TXV.
5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the TXV.
6. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the evaporator outlet hose.
7. Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.