SECTION : 7A
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM
CAUTION : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool
or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help
prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS 7A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS 7A–1.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 7A–2.
AIRFLOW THROUGH VENTS WITH REAR
HEATING DUCT* 7A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS 7A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER SYSTEM 7A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSUFFICIENT HEATING OR DEFROSTING 7A–4.
BLOWER ELECTRICAL 7A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPROPER AIR DELIVERY OR NO MODE SHIFT 7A
–9
TOO MUCH HEAT 7A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS 7A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOWER NOISE 7A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 7A–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE 7A–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TEMPERATURE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 7A–16. . . .
TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE 7A–16. . . . . . . .
CONTROL ASSEMBLY 7A–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL ASSEMBLY KNOB LIGHTING 7A–19. . .
HEATER/AIR DISTRIBUTOR CASE ASSEMBLY 7A–
20
BLOWER MOTOR 7A–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HIGH–BLOWER RELAY 7A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOWER RESISTOR 7A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER HOSES 7A–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER CORE 7A–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR HEATING DUCT 7A–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION 7A–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS 7A–28. . .
SPECIFICATIONS
HEATER TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient Air Temperature Heater Outlet Air Temperature
–18°C (0°F) 54°C (129°F)
– 4°C (25°F) 59°C (138°F)
10°C (50°F) 64°C (147°F)
24°C (75°F) 68°C (154°F)