Heater / Air Distributor Case Assembly Installation

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Position the heater/air distributor case assembly in the vehicle.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the vehicle, make sure the heater core pipes do not contact the fire wall opening.
Slowly raise the heater/air distributor case assembly into position against the fire wall and hold it there while the screws are installed and tightened from the engine side of the fire wall.
Install the heater/air distributor case assembly screws at the connecting block mount on the engine compartment side of the fire wall.
Tighten:

Tighten the heater/air distributor case assembly screws to 8 N.m (71 lb-in.).

Fig 1: Identifying Heater/Air Distributor Case Assembly
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Align and install the heater/air distributor case assembly screw above the fuel filter.
Tighten:

Tighten the heater/air distributor case assembly screw to 8 N.m (71 lb-in.).
Replace the fuel filter into its mounting clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Heater/Air Distributor Case Assembly Screws
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Install the heater/air distributor case assembly screws on either side of the heater core pipes.
Tighten:

Tighten the heater/air distributor case assembly screws to 8 N.m (71 lb-in.).
Install the 2 heater hoses.
Slide the heater hose clamps into position.
Install the vacuum hose.

Fig 3: Identifying Heater Hoses
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Install the instrument panel carrier assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND REFILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM .
Connect the negative battery cable.
Operate the controls to verify that the heating and ventilation systems function properly.

Fig 4: Identifying Heater Control System Trim Plate
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