Air Inlet Housing Removal

HOUSING-AIR INLET

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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door on all models.

NOTE: On RHD models, the air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing for service of the recirculation door actuator.






NOTE: Typical housing shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench.

2. Remove the screw (1) that helps secure the rear of the air inlet housing (3) to the top of the HVAC housing (4).

3. Carefully pull the rear of the air inlet housing upward to release the inlet housing from the top of the HVAC housing and disengage the inlet housing from the two plastic retaining tabs (2) located at the front of the HVAC housing and remove the inlet housing.

4. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing.