Air Inlet Housing Installation - Front

AIR INLET HOUSING

NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing for service of the recirculation-air door. Air Door

1. If removed, install the recirculation-air door into the upper air inlet housing and install the retaining screw. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (17 in.lbs.).

2. Position the air inlet housing and recirculation-air door onto the HVAC housing.

CAUTION: Make sure that the recirculation-air door pivot shaft is properly seated in the pivot seats.

3. Install the three screws that secure the upper air inlet housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in.lbs.).

4. Inspect the foam seal along the parting line. If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

5. Feed the blower motor wire lead through the opening in the lower air inlet housing and seat the rubber grommet into the lower air inlet housing.

6. Position the recirculation-air door pivot into the lower air inlet housing.

7. Install the four screws (from the bottom) that secure the lower air inlet housing to the upper air inlet housing and the lower HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in.lbs.).

8. Install the one screw (from the top) that secures the lower air inlet housing to the upper air inlet housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in.lbs.).

9. Connect the blower motor wire lead connector to the blower motor resistor or power module, depending on application.

10. Install the recirculation door actuator wire lead into the routing clip located on the lower air inlet housing.

11. Install the recirculation door actuator.

12. Install the HVAC housing assembly. Service and Repair