Fresh Air Intake, Removing And Installing: Installing

Installation is done is reverse order. Note the following:

-- Check before installing the components of the fresh air intake, the plenum chamber, and the water drains present for debris and damage if necessary clean these components. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER WATER DRAIN, CHECKING .

• Pay attention to the tightening sequence for the nuts when installing them.

-- Install the air intake shroud according to the installation instructions. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEATING AND A/C SYSTEM FRESH AIR INTAKE .

-- Tighten the nuts lightly hand-tight. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEATING AND A/C SYSTEM FRESH AIR INTAKE .

• Check before installing that all components of the fresh air intake and the bonded seal for damage, replace the damaged seal or the corresponding fresh air intake component. Refer to the Parts Information.
• If ignored, water can flow over the sealing surface in the air intake shroud of the heater and A/C unit.
• When installing, ensure fresh air intake and accompanying seal are seated correctly. If the fresh air intake is not installed correctly, water can run into the heater and A/C unit air intake shroud.