Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Fresh Air/Recirculation Actuator Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Pull the carpet on the passenger side front floor away from the dash panel far enough to access the recirculation door actuator.
Fig.25 Recirculation Door Actuator
3. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector for the recirculation door actuator from the actuator connector receptacle.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the recirculation door actuator to the lower intake air housing.
5. Remove the recirculation door actuator from the lower intake air housing.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Position the recirculation door actuator onto the lower intake air housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the
actuator output shaft with those in the recirculation air door.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the recirculation door actuator to the lower intake air housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in.
lbs.).
3. Reconnect the HVAC wire harness connector for the recirculation door actuator to the actuator connector receptacle.
4. Reposition the carpet on the passenger side front floor back up to the dash panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. Perform the heater-A/C control calibration procedure. Refer to: "Control Assembly : Service and Repair" See: Control Assembly/Service and
Repair
