Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the recirculation actuator.
- Connect the recirculation actuator plunger rod to the recirculation door, then extend the plunger.
Important: During installation, ensure that the recirculation actuator retaining tab is positioned above the mating base on the HVAC control module case.
- Push the vacuum actuator toward the HVAC control module case to secure the retaining tab.
Important: Check that the vacuum actuator pushrod is not binding on the recirculation lever.
- Connect the vacuum harness connector to the recirculation actuator.
- Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
- Install the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.