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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Inlet Assembly Replacement

Air Inlet Assembly Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  2. Remove the close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

    3. Object Number: 1951019 Size: SH
  3. Remove the upper air inlet assembly bolts (1).

    4. Object Number: 1951020 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower right air inlet assembly bolt (1).

    5. Object Number: 1951022 Size: SH
  5. Slide the assembly to the right and then lower.
  6. Disconnect the air inlet assembly electrical connector (1).

    7. Object Number: 1951023 Size: SH
  7. Rotate the air inlet assembly clockwise (1) and remove.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1951022 Size: SH
  1. Connect the air inlet assembly electrical connector (1).

    2. Object Number: 1951023 Size: SH
  2. Install the air inlet assembly (1) to the locator pin.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1951019 Size: SH
  3. Install the upper air inlet assembly bolts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1951020 Size: SH
  4. Install the lower right air inlet assembly bolt (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  6. Install the closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

Air Inlet Assembly Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the thermal expansion (TX) valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement
  3. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1950914 Size: SH
  4. With the HVAC module assembly on a bench locate the TX valve retaining upper plastic cover (1).

    5. Important: Unclip the TX valve retaining upper plastic cover (1) and remove by lifting upwards.

  5. Remove the TX valve retaining upper plastic cover (1).

    6. Object Number: 1950916 Size: SH
  6. Remove the air inlet assembly to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (1).

    7. Object Number: 1955667 Size: SH
  7. Remove the air inlet assembly to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (1).

    8. Object Number: 1950920 Size: SH

    Important: Unclip the air inlet assembly (3) and carefully tilt downwards past the TX valve (2)

  8. Remove the air inlet assembly (3) from the HVAC module assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1950925 Size: SH
  1. Install the air inlet assembly (2) to the HVAC module assembly (1).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1955667 Size: SH
  2. Install the air inlet assembly to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (8 lb  in.)


    Object Number: 1950916 Size: SH
  3. Install the air inlet assembly to HVAC module assembly retaining screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (8 lb  in.)


    Object Number: 1950914 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure all the clips on the thermal expansion (TX) valve retaining upper plastic cover (1) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  4. Install the TX valve retaining upper plastic cover (1).
  5. Install the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install the TX valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement
  7. Install the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .