Housing - Air Inlet: Removal
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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing for service of the recirculation-air door.
- Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the recirculation door actuator wire harness connector.
- Remove the screws (1) that secure the air inlet housing (3) to the HVAC housing and remove the inlet housing.NOTE:
If the foam seal on the top of the inlet housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
- If required, remove the recirculation door actuator and the recirculation-air door from the air inlet housing.