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HVAC System - Automatic: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Cruze I facelift

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HVAC Component Replacement Reference

Scan Tool NameComponent Code / Schematic NameService NameRepair Instruction Name
Air Recirculation Door ActuatorM46 Air Recirculation Door ActuatorAir Recirculation Door ActuatorAir Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement
Left Temperature Door ActuatorM6 Air Temperature ActuatorAir Temperature ActuatorTemperature Valve Actuator Replacement
Mode Door ActuatorM37 Mode Door ActuatorMode Door ActuatorMode Control Cam Replacement
Blower MotorM8 Blower MotorBlower MotorBlower Motor Replacement
A/C High Side Pressure SensorB1 A/C Refrigerant Pressure SensorA/C Refrigerant Pressure SensorAir Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
A/C Compressor ClutchQ2 A/C Compressor ClutchA/C Compressor ClutchAir Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Radio/HVAC ControlA20 Radio/HVAC ControlRadio/HVAC ControlHeater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement
Remote Heater and Air Conditioning Control ModuleK33 HVAC Control ModuleHVAC Control ModuleHeater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement

HVAC Component Replacement Reference

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove instrument panel compartment. Refer to «Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement»(ref-543811-S04742407452013042400000) .
  2. Remove floor air outlet duct right side. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side»(ref-543813-S00877420252013042400000) .
  3. Remove the 2 heater and blower and air conditioning control module bolts (1) and the heater and blower and air conditioning control module wiring harness plug (2).
  4. Remove heater and blower and air conditioning control module (3).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install heater and blower and air conditioning control module (3).
  2. Install the heater and blower and air conditioning control module wiring harness plug (2) and the 2 heater and blower and air conditioning control module bolts (1). Tighten to 2.5 Y (23 lb in).
  3. Install floor air outlet duct - right side. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side»(ref-543813-S00877420252013042400000) .
  4. Install instrument panel compartment. Refer to «Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement»(ref-543811-S04742407452013042400000) .
  1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .
  2. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Disconnect electrical connectors.
  3. Remove instrument panel tie bar (2). Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4). Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1).
  4. Remove mode control cam (1).
  5. Remove 2 mode valve lever (1).
  1. Install 2 mode valve lever (1).
  2. Make sure that mode valve gears of mode valve levers (1) are fitted as shown in graphic above.
  3. Install mode control cam (1).
  4. Install instrument panel tie bar (2). Install 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 22 N.m (17 lb ft). Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  5. Install instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Connect electrical connectors.
  6. Install instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .
  1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .
  2. Disconnect electrical connector and remove 3 mode control cam actuator screws (2) and remove mode control cam actuator (1).
  3. Remove air inlet valve and inside air valve control cam (1).
  4. Remove 2 vent valve levers (1).
  1. Install 2 vent valve levers (1).
  2. Make sure that mode valve gears of valve vent levers (1) are fitted as shown in graphic above
  3. Install air inlet valve and inside air valve control cam (1).
  4. Install mode control cam actuator (1) and install 3 mode control cam actuator screws (2) and connect electrical connector. Tighten 2.5 N.m (23 lb in).
  5. Install instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .
  1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .
  2. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Disconnect electrical connectors.
  3. Remove instrument panel tie bar (2). Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4). Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1).
  4. Remove mode control cam (1).
  5. Remove 2 mode valve gear (1).
  1. Install 2 mode valve gear (1).
  2. Make sure that mode valve gears of mode valve levers (1) are fitted as shown in graphic above.
  3. Install mode control cam (1).
  4. Install instrument panel tie bar (2). Install 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 22 N.m (17 lb ft). Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  5. Install instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Connect electrical connectors.
  6. Install instrument panel assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement»(ref-543811-S39886962982013042400000) .

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: Air Inlet Valve Actuator Gear Replacement
Scheme 49: Air Inlet Valve Actuator Gear Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
1Air Inlet Valve Actuator Gear Procedure Pull air inlet valve actuator gear from air inlet valve actuator.

Air Inlet Valve Actuator Gear Replacement

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement
Scheme 50: Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
1Air Inlet Valve Actuator Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Air Inlet Valve Actuator Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Recalibrate the air inlet valve actuator, Refer to Actuator Recalibration .
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement

  1. Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement»(ref-543811-S04742407452013042400000) .
  2. Disconnect electrical connector and remove mode control cam actuator screws (2) and remove mode control cam actuator (1).
  3. Remove air inlet valve and inside air valve control cam (1).
  1. Install air inlet valve and inside air valve control cam (1).
  2. Install mode control cam actuator (1) and Install mode control cam actuator screws (2) and connect electrical connector. Tighten 2.5 N.m (23 lb in)
  3. Install instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to «Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement»(ref-543811-S04742407452013042400000) .

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement
Scheme 51: Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove brake, accelerator, and clutch pedal. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .
1Mode Control Cam Actuator Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Mode Control Cam Actuator Procedure Disconnect electrical connector. Recalibrate the mode control cam actuator. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement

  1. Remove the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedal. Refer to «Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement»(ref-543841-S14644022472013042400000) .
  2. Remove the mode control cam actuator. Refer to «Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement»(ref-543840-S21119778932013042400000)
  3. Remove mode control cam (1).
  1. Install mode control cam (1).
  2. Install the mode control cam actuator. Refer to «Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement»(ref-543840-S21119778932013042400000)
  3. Install the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedal. Refer to «Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement»(ref-543841-S14644022472013042400000) .

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement
Scheme 52: Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove instrument outer trim cover - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side . Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side . Remove floor air outlet duct - left side. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
1Temperature Valve Actuator Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Temperature Valve Actuator Procedure Disconnect electrical connector. Recalibrate the temperature valve actuator. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement

Scheme 53

Scheme 53: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Right Side
Scheme 53: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Right Side
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the heater and blower and air conditioning control module. Refer to Heater and Blower and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement .
1Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor - Right Side. Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Right Side

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Left Side
Scheme 54: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Left Side
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
1Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor - Left Side Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Left Side

Scheme 55

Scheme 55: Ambient Air Quality Sensor Replacement
Scheme 55: Ambient Air Quality Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
1Ambient Air Quality Sensor Procedure Disconnect wiring connector

Ambient Air Quality Sensor Replacement

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
Scheme 56: Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the floor air outlet duct - left side. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
1Inside Air Temperature Sensor Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Rotate the inside air temperature sensor to remove.

Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement

Scheme 57

Scheme 57: Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
Scheme 57: Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the inside rearview mirror mount plate cover. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Mount Plate Cover Replacement .
1Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor

Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
Scheme 58: Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Procedure Unclip from instrument panel assembly. Disconnect the electrical connection.

Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Replacement

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