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Recirculation Actuator Replacement



Recirculation Actuator Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the low pressure sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the blower motor resistor assembly electrical connector.





5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose retaining nuts (4, 5).





6. Remove the retaining nut (3) from the evaporator inlet tube (5).
7. Remove the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator.
8. Remove the sealing washers.





9. Remove the screws (2) from the evaporator and blower module assembly.
10. Remove the evaporator and blower module assembly front cover (3).
11. Remove the recirculation door actuator (7) and the linkage.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the recirculation door actuator (7) and the linkage.
2. Install the evaporator and blower module assembly cover (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the screws.

Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

4. Install new sealing washers to the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes.





5. Install the evaporator inlet tube (4) to the evaporator (5).
6. Install the evaporator inlet tube retaining nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).





7. Install the evaporator outlet hose and retaining nuts (4,5).

Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

8. Connect the low pressure sensor electrical connector.
9. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
10. Connect the blower motor resistor assembly electrical connector.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or replaced component using the J 39400-A.