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Recirculation Air Door Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (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 AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING, REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN PLUMBING BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.


1. Remove the HVAC housing and disassemble.
2. Remove the four screws to remove the recirculation door assembly.
3. With the actuator remove take the recirculation door and move it to one side so that one pivot point clears the housing. The tilt the recirculation door and remove from the assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Guide the recirculation door lever through the air intake grille of the HVAC housing while installing the door in the housing.
2. Assemble the HVAC housing.
3. Install the HVAC housing in the vehicle.
4. Install the recirculation door actuator on the HVAC housing.