For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement.
2. Remove the recirculating air valve housing, outside.

2.1. | Remove the 4 bolts (1).

2.2. | Remove the recirculating air valve housing grille (3).

2.3. | Remove the bolt for recirculating air valve housing (2).

3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.

3.1. | Remove the 4 bolts (1).

3.2. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

4. Remove the inner paneling on I/P padding, lower passengers side.

Remove the 2 bolts (3).

5. Remove the air duct.

Remove the body-bound rivet (2).

6. Remove the heater fan motor (2).

6.1. | Disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs (1) from series resistor.

6.2. | Remove the 5 bolts.

7. For vehicles equipped with air conditioning (A/C), disconnect the wiring harness plug for the recirculating air valve (1) servo motor. Detach and remove the recirculating air valve housing (2).

7.1. | Remove the 2 bolts (3).

7.2. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. For vehicles equipped with A/C, connect the wiring harness plug for recirculating air valve servo motor.

Insert and tighten the recirculating air valve housing.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

2. Install the heater fan motor.

2.1. | Connect the clip.

2.2. | Install the 5 bolts.

2.3. | Connect the 2 wiring harness plugs.

3. Install the air duct.

Install the body-bound rivet.

4. Install the I/P insulator panel.

Install the 2 retainers.

5. Install the recirculating air valve housing, outside.

5.1. | Tighten the bolt.

5.2. | Install the recirculating air valve housing grille.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

6. Install the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement.