Housing-Air Inlet

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

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.

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Door Actuator, Two Screws, Air Inlet Housing & HVAC Housing

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the wire harness connector from the recirculation door actuator (1).
Remove the two screws (4) that secure the left side of the air inlet housing (2) to HVAC housing (3).

Fig 2: One Screw, Air Inlet Housing & HVAC Housing
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove the one screw (1) that secures the right side of the air inlet housing (2) to HVAC housing (3).
Tilt the left side of the air inlet housing upward to disengage the two tab-and-slot type retainers (4) located at the right side of the housings and remove the inlet housing from the HVAC 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 .