Housing-Air Inlet

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NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Recirculation-Air Door, Pivot Shaft & Air Inlet Housing

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Position the recirculation-air door (1) onto the pivot shaft (2) located on the right half of the air inlet housing (3).

Fig 2: Foam Seal, Parting Line, Air Inlet Housing & Screws
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

CAUTION:
Make sure that the recirculation door pivot shaft is properly located in the shaft opening on the left half on the air inlet housing.
Install the two halves of the air inlet housing (2 and 4) together. Be sure to properly align the recirculation door pivot shaft with the opening on the left side of the air inlet housing
Install the seven screws (3) that secure the two halves of the air inlet housing together. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Recirculation Door Actuator, Air Inlet Housing, Actuator Output Shaft & Recirculation Door Pivot Shaft
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Install the recirculation door actuator (1) onto the air inlet housing (3). If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines of the actuator output shaft (4) with those on the recirculation door pivot shaft (2).

Fig 4: Air Inlet Housing, Two Screws, Recirculation Door Actuator, Retaining Tab & Air Filter Cover
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Install the two screws (1) that secure the recirculation door actuator (2) to the air inlet housing (3). Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
If equipped, install the cabin air filter into the opening in the air inlet housing with the arrow on the filter pointing down and install the cover (4). Make sure the retaining tab (5) is fully engaged. Refer to FILTER, CABIN AIR, INSTALLATION .
Install the air inlet housing onto the HVAC housing. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, INSTALLATION .