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Recirculation Door Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the upper instrument panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
2. Remove the instrument panel compartment.
3. Remove the HVAC passenger compartment air filters.
4. Disconnect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.
5. Remove the top air inlet housing retaining screws.
6. Remove the side air inlet housing retaining screws.
7. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC module.




8. Remove the air inlet housing retaining screws.




9. Separate the air Inlet housing halves.
10. Remove the recirculation door from the air inlet housing.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the recirculation door to the air inlet housing.




2. Align the recirculation door with the other halt of the air inlet housing.
3. Connect the air inlet housing halves.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the air inlet housing screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 0.9 N.m (8 lb in).




5. Install the air inlet housing to the HVAC module.
6. Install the air inlet housing screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 0.9 N.m (8 lb in).

7. Install the defroster duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster.
8. Connect the recirculation actuator electrical connector.
9. Install the HVAC passenger compartment air filters.
10. Install the instrument panel compartment.
11. Install the upper instrument panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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