Front Air Inlet Housing Removal and Installation
HOUSING-AIR INLETNOTE:
- 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.
REMOVAL
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.
- 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 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.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly.
2. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (1) from the recirculation door actuator (2).
3. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the air inlet housing (4) to HVAC housing (5).
4. Tilt the rear of the air inlet housing upward to disengage the two tab-and-slot type retainers located at the front of the inlet housing and remove the inlet housing from the HVAC housing.
NOTE: If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
5. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the air distribution housing (4) onto the top of the HVAC housing (5) by inserting the two tabs located at the front of the air inlet housing into the slots located on the top of the HVAC housing.
2. Tip the air distribution housing downward until it is properly seated on the HVAC housing.
3. Install the three screws (3) that secure the air distribution housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the HVAC wire harness (1) to the recirculation door actuator (2).
5. Install the HVAC housing assembly.