Air Inlet Housing Removal and Installation

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. 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. Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Service and Repair
2. Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (1) from the recirculation door actuator (2).
4. Carefully cut the foam seal (3) along the parting line (4) of the air inlet housing (6). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
5. Remove the five screws (5) that secure the air inlet housing to HVAC housing (7).
6. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC housing.
7. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing. Overhaul

INSTALLATION




1. Position the air inlet housing (6) onto the HVAC housing (7).

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

2. Install the five screws (5) that secure the air inlet housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Inspect the foam seal (3). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
4. Connect the HVAC wire harness (1) to the recirculation door actuator (2).
5. Install the HVAC housing assembly.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.