Component Description: Aspirator

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The aspirator is located on driver's side of heater & cooling unit. It produces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from the heater & cooling unit, continuously taking compartment air in the aspirator.

Fig 1: Locating Aspirator

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Fig 2: Aspirator Duct Components

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