Air Inlet Housing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. 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 battery negative (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.
- Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC , Removal .
- Remove the air inlet housing (1) and place it on a workbench. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC , Removal .
- Remove the two screws (2) that secure the recirculation door actuator (3) to the air inlet housing and remove the actuator.
NOTE:
If the seal on the air inlet is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
- Carefully disengage the four retaining tabs (1 and 2) that secure the air inlet (3) to the top of the air inlet housing (4) and remove the air inlet.
- To remove the recirculation-air door (2) from the air inlet housing (3), first carefully release the actuator coupler retaining tab (1) located on the inside of the air inlet housing.
- With the actuator coupler retaining tabs released, pull the actuator coupler (1) out of the recirculation-air door (2).
NOTE:
If the seals on the air door or air inlet housing are deformed or damaged, the air door or housing seal must be replaced.
- Disengage the door pivot shaft (3) from the air inlet housing (2) and carefully remove the recirculation-air door (1) from the housing.