Removal Procedure
- Remove the SIR bracket. Refer to
Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from the recirculation actuator.
- Lift to release the recirculation actuator retaining tab and begin to slide the actuator toward the outside of the vehicle.
- Rotate the recirculation door lever fully forward clockwise, to extend the actuator plunger, and hold in place.
- Disconnect the actuator plunger rod from the recirculation door lever and remove the actuator.
- Release the recirculation door lever.
Installation Procedure
- Rotate the recirculation door lever fully forward clockwise and hold in place.
- Connect the recirculation actuator plunger rod to the recirculation door lever, then extend the plunger.
- Inspect that the recirculation actuator pushrod is not binding on the recirculation door lever.
- Push the recirculation actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.
- Release the recirculation door lever.
- Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation actuator.
- Install the SIR bracket. Refer to
Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.