Front Air Inlet Housing Removal and Installation

AIR INLET HOUSING

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.

NOTE:
- The recirculation-air door and actuator are used only on models equipped with A/C.
- The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.

1. Remove the HVAC housing.
2. If equipped, disconnect the HVAC vacuum harness connector from the recirculation door actuator.

HVAC Air Inlet Housing - LHD Shown, RHD Similar:

3. Remove the five screws that secure the air inlet housing to the top of the HVAC housing and remove the air inlet housing.

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

4. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- The recirculation-air door and actuator are used only on models equipped with A/C.
- If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

1. Position the air inlet housing onto the top of the HVAC housing.
2. Install the five screws that secure the air inlet housing to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. If equipped, connect the HVAC vacuum harness connector to the recirculation door actuator.
4. Install the HVAC housing.