A/C - Clicking Noise from Recirculation Door Actuator
NUMBER: 10-71-00DATE: 12/15/00
APPLICABILITY:
Some 2000 MY Legacy Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Recirculation Door Actuator Noise
The purpose of this bulletin is to address a possible customer concern relating to a "clicking" noise heard from the right side lower area of the dash when operating the re-circulate function of the mode control. The noise occurs when the actuator door motor and gearing become over-loaded. The cause is the insulation material between the evaporator/air intake unit and the toe board interfering with the travel of either the actuator's linkage rod or the intake door.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
2000 MY Legacy vehicles produced prior to 03/00 within the VIN ranges as shown.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The repair procedure is outlined as follows:
1) Confirm the customer's concern.
2) Disconnect the GND (-) cable from the battery after noting the radio pre-sets and their order
3) Discharge the air conditioner refrigerant using the proper recycling equipment.
4) Remove the evaporator/air intake unit.
5) Replace the air intake actuator with a new one (P.N. # 72142 AE 020).
6) Trim and remove areas "A" and "B" of the toe board insulation as shown in the diagrams shown using heavy-duty scissors or an appropriate cutting tool.
NOTE:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO CUT INTO THE AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS OR DAMAGE ANY BRAKE LINES LOCATED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA!
7) Install the new evaporator/air intake unit and recharge the air conditioning unit with 1.3 to 1.5 lbs. of R-134A refrigerant.
8) Re-connect the GND (-) cable to the battery, reset the radio station pre-sets, clock, and keyless entry.
NOTE:
Upon reconnecting the battery, the Readiness Codes status will indicate "incomplete". Dealers should instruct those owners whose vehicle is due for a state emission inspection (as evident by the state inspection decal) to drive their vehicle a few days before taking it to the authorized state inspection facility.
9) Test the vehicle to confirm the noise is gone and that all affected components are operating normally.
For 2001 MY vehicles within the basic new car warranty provided, this repair may be claimed using the table as shown.
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