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Ventilation System: Removal & Installation Nissan 370Z I

Automatic HVAC System 16 illustrations ~557 words

REMOVAL

  1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402681-S33410515902011053100000) ".
  2. Remove mounting screws (A), and then remove center ventilator grille (1).

Scheme 158

Scheme 158

INSTALLATION

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove side ventilator duct. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402694-S23460667652011053100000) ".
  2. Disengage the pawls, and then remove side ventilator grille (1).

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Scheme 159

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove front defroster grilles (1), using remover tools (A).
  2. Remove sensors from front defroster grilles.

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Scheme 160

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

Remove side defroster grille from instrument panel assembly, using remover tools.

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove front defroster nozzle. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402694-S23460667652011053100000) ".
  2. Remove clips (A), and then remove ventilator duct (1).

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Scheme 161

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove door finisher. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402672-S33295653972011053100000) ".
  2. Remove mounting screws (A), and then remove side ventilator duct (1).

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Scheme 162

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove side defroster nozzles. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402694-S23460667652011053100000) ".
  2. Remove mounting screw (A), and then remove front defroster nozzle (1).

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Scheme 163

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402681-S33410515902011053100000) ".
  2. Remove clip (A), and then remove side defroster nozzle (1).

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Scheme 164

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

Disengage the pawls, and then remove foot grille (1).

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Scheme 165: REMOVAL

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

Driver side

  1. Remove heater&cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402652-S35856825022011053100000) ".
  2. Remove heater pipe cover. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402652-S35856825022011053100000) ".
  3. Disengage the pawls, and then remove foot duct LH (1).

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Scheme 166

Passenger side

  1. Set the temperature at 18.0°C (60°F). CAUTION: The angle may be out, when installing the air mix door motor to the air mix door, unless the above procedure is performed.
  2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
  3. Remove heater&cooling unit assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402652-S35856825022011053100000) ".
  4. Remove air mix door motor and mode door motor. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402654-S13350303262011053100000) " (WITHOUT 7 INCH DISPLAY) or " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402654-S32053741342011053100000) " (WITH 7 INCH DISPLAY).
  5. Remove evaporator cover. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402652-S31153105642011053100000) ".
  6. Disengage the pawls, and then remove foot duct RH (1).

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Scheme 167

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 168: REMOVAL

Refer to " COMPONENTS " for symbols in the figure.

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Scheme 169: DISASSEMBLY
  1. Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402681-S33410515902011053100000) ".
  2. Disconnect intake door motor connector.
  3. Disconnect blower motor connector.
  4. Remove mounting bolt (A) and screws (B), from blower unit (1).
  5. Remove blower unit.
CAUTIONMove blower unit rightward, and remove locating pin (1 part) and joint. Then remove blower unit downward.

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Scheme 170

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONCheck locating pin (A) and joint (B) are securely inserted.

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Scheme 171
  1. Disconnect blower motor connector.
  2. Remove mounting screws (A), and then remove blower motor (1).

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Scheme 172

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 173

Scheme 173: Exploded View
  1. Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402681-S33410515902011053100000) ".
  2. Remove filter cover, and then remove in-cabin microfilter/air conditioner filter.

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONIf the filter is deformed/damaged when removing, replace it with a new one. Deformed/damaged filter may deteriorate the duct collecting performance. When installing, handle the filter with extreme care to avoid deforming/damaging.

Replacement

Replace in-cabin microfilter/air conditioner filter.

For NOATH AMERICA: Refer to " FOR NORTH AMERICA : SCHEDULE 1 " and " FOR NORTH AMERICA : SCHEDULE 2 ".

For MEXICO: Refer to " FOR MEXICO : PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ".

Affix a caution label inside the glove box when replacing filter.