Housing-Air Inlet

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The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.

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LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Air Inlet Housing, Two Screws, Recirculation Door Actuator, Retaining Tab & Air Filter Cover

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Remove the air inlet housing (3) from the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
Remove the two screws (1) that secure the recirculation door actuator (2) to the air inlet housing and remove the actuator.
If equipped, disengage the retaining tab (5) that secure the cabin air filter cover (4) to the air inlet housing and remove the cover and cabin air filter.

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

NOTE:
If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
Carefully cut the foam seal (1) along the parting line (5) of the two halves of the air inlet housing (2 and 4). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
Remove the seven screws (3) that secure the two halves of the air inlet housing together and separate the housing halves.

Fig 3: Recirculation-Air Door, Pivot Shaft & Air Inlet Housing
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
If the rubber seal on the recirculation-air door is deformed or damaged, the door must be replaced.
Carefully remove the recirculation-air door (1) from the pivot shaft (2) located on the right half of the air inlet housing (3).