Front Air Inlet Housing

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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

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

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





NOTE:
LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench HVAC Housing - Removal.

2. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (4) from the recirculation door actuator (5).

3. Remove the five screws (2) that secure the air inlet housing (1) to the HVAC housing (3) and remove the inlet housing.

NOTE:
If the foam seal on the top of the inlet housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.

4. If required, remove the recirculation door actuator and the recirculation-air door from the air inlet housing.