10/02/2017 09:09:31

HVAC Assembly - Roadster 2.x

Correction code 18010902

Remove

  1. Raise and support vehicle.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning

    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.

  2. Remove receiver drier (refer to procedure).
  3. Disconnect low pressure union from T-piece (torque 18 Nm). LH drive illustrated.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    To prevent damage always use a suitable wrench to hold backing nut when loosening pipes and unions.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
  4. Previous step is different for RH drive.
  5. Remove bolt securing clamp plate to TXV (torque 10 Nm). LH drive illustrated.
  6. Previous step is different for RH drive.
  7. Remove clamp and disconnect A/Cpipes from TXV.
  8. Disconnect HVAC assembly low voltage connector. LH drive illustrated.
  9. Previous step is different for RH drive.
  10. Using a long extension remove nuts (x2) securing HVAC assembly to blower assembly (torque 8 Nm).
  11. Collect washers (x2).
  12. Raise vehicle.
  13. Remove cable tie securing HVAC drain tube to body.
  14. Affix a draw string to end of drain tube to allow drain tube to be installed correctly.
  15. Lower vehicle.
  16. Release HVAC from blower motor latch and withdraw drain hose from body.
  17. Disconnect drain hose from HVAC assembly.
  18. Remove HVAC assembly.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.