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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  3. Object Number: 799133  Size: SH
  4. Remove the upper air inlet assembly bolts (1).

  5. Object Number: 799121  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower right air inlet assembly bolt (1).
  7. Slide the assembly to the right and then lower.

  8. Object Number: 799130  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the air inlet assembly electrical connector (1).

  10. Object Number: 799128  Size: SH
  11. Rotate the air inlet assembly (1) and remove.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 799130  Size: SH
  1. Connect the air inlet assembly electrical connector (1).

  2. Object Number: 799128  Size: SH
  3. Install the air inlet assembly (1) to the locator pin.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 799133  Size: SH
  5. Install the upper air inlet assembly bolts (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 799121  Size: SH
  7. Install the lower right air inlet assembly bolt (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  10. Install the closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.