Housing-Air Inlet
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING:
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Warning and Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
NOTE:
LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
- Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Distribution/HOUSING, HVAC - Removal .
- If equipped, remove the particulate air filter. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Distribution/FILTER, Particulate Air - Removal .
- Remove the four screws (1) that secure the air inlet housing (2) to the top of the HVAC housing (3).
- Disengage the two plastic retaining tabs (4) that secure the air inlet housing to the HVAC housing and remove the inlet housing from the HVAC housing.
- If required, disassemble the air inlet housing. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Distribution/HOUSING, HVAC - Disassembly .