Air Inlet Housing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Refer to PLUMBING, WARNING and PLUMBING, CAUTION . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Refer to WARNING . 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.

Fig 1: Air Inlet Housing

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (1) from the recirculation door actuator (2).
Carefully disengage the two retaining tabs (4) that secure the rear of the air inlet housing (3) to the top of the HVAC housing (5).

Fig 2: Front Of The Air Inlet Housing
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Carefully disengage the two retaining tabs (3) that secure the front of the air inlet housing (1) to the top of the HVAC housing (2) and remove the inlet housing.
NOTE:
If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
If required, disassemble the air inlet housing. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, DISASSEMBLY .