A/C - Underdash Clicking Noises

Model Sedona [VQ]

Group
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning(71)

Number KT2009042001

Date Monday, April 20, 2009

Area N. America

Subject
Intake Actuator Assembly Replacement (Climate - 014)

Description





This bulletin addresses some Sedona (VQ) model vehicles with a production date earlier than December 31st, 2006 that may experience a "clicking" noise originating from inside of the front passenger's side dash area after turning the ignition key off. The air intake actuator on the HVAC blower assembly should be replaced for this concern. Note that the time allowed to replace the actuator has changed.

Effective Vehicle Information

From JOB #1 to DEC. 31, 2006

Parts Information

97124 4D000

Service Procedure





1. Before removing the inlet actuator, make certain that the actuator is in the "fresh" outside air position with the ignition in the "ON" position.

Turn the ignition key OFF.





2a. Open the glove box door. Remove the door dampener.





2b. Remove the two door catches, one on each side of the interior of the glove box.





2c. Lower the glove box door and remove the two hinge pins.

Remove the glove box door and set aside for reinstallation.





3. While looking through the small opening to the left of the fresh air filter cover reach under the dash, disconnect the electrical connection and remove the three screws holding the inlet actuator to the left side of the blower housing.

A short shank Philips screwdriver or Philips screwdriver bit installed in a bit driver will make this job easier.





4a. When reinstalling the actuator, be very careful to insert the two actuator drive pins properly.

The upper white colored lever operates the flap for outside (fresh air).





The lower grey colored lever operates the flap for inside (re-circulated air). Back of actuator is shown above.





4b. When in the "fresh" outside air mode, the lower grey colored lever should be fully down and the upper white colored lever should be fully up.

Install the actuator onto the levers carefully!





4c. The actuator is shown here installed.

5. Once the actuator is fully installed and wiring reconnected, operate the actuator while watching to see if both levers operate correctly. With re-circulated air, grey lever moves up and white lever moves down. With fresh air, grey lever moves down and white lever moves up.

6. Reinstall the glove box door in reverse order of disassembly.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Service Tip

REQUIRED SST:

NONE