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Air Inlet Housing

HOUSING-AIR INLET

NOTE:
- The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
- LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

DISASSEMBLY




1. Remove the air inlet housing (1) from the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench
2. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator (3) to the air inlet housing and remove the actuator.

NOTE: If the foam seal on the recirculation-air door or the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

3. Carefully remove the recirculation-air door (4) from the air inlet housing.

ASSEMBLY




1. Position the recirculation-air door (4) into the air inlet housing (1).

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

2. Install the recirculation door actuator (3) onto the air inlet housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the actuator output shaft with those on the recirculation door pivot shaft.
3. Install the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator to the air inlet housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
4. Install the air inlet housing onto the HVAC housing.