Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
1. Remove the cowl grille screen See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Disengage the three push-in retainers (1) that secure the HVAC housing air inlet screen (2) to the cowl panel (3) and remove the screen.
Air Inlet Screen Installation
SCREEN-AIR INLET
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Position the HVAC housing air inlet screen (2) to the cowl panel (3) and fully engage the three push-in retainers (1) that secure the screen to the
panel.
2. Install the cowl grille screen See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Panel Cover - Installation.
HVAC Housing - Removal
HOUSING-HVAC
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. 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 follow these
instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or
fatal injury.
NOTE: The HVAC housing must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled for service of the heater core, A/C evaporator, air intake
housing and the mode-air and blend-air doors.