Module, HVAC: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury. Refer to WARNING .

Fig 1: Four Screws, A/C Heater Module & Instrument Panel Support

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL .
Remove the four screws (1 and 3) that secure the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module (2) to the instrument panel support (4).

Fig 2: Two Wire Harness Connectors, A/C Heater Module & Instrument Panel Support
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Disconnect the two wire harness connectors (2) and remove the HVAC module (1) from the instrument panel support (3).