Air inlet duct (Heating & ventilation)

AIR INLET DUCT

The air inlet duct connects the passenger’s side of the plenum to the heater assembly, to provide the fresh air inlet. The upper end of the duct locates in a slot in the body and the lower end of the duct is connected to the heater assembly via a corrugated connector hose. A pollen filter is installed in the air inlet duct and retained by two scrivets.

HEATER ASSEMBLY

The heater assembly heats and distributes air as directed by selections made on the control panel. The assembly is installed on the vehicle centre-line, between the fascia and the engine bulkhead.

The heater assembly consists of a two-piece plastic casing containing a blower, resistor pack, heater matrix and control flaps. Integral passages guide the air through the casing from the inlet to the distribution outlets. A wiring harness connects the blower and resistor pack to the blower switch on the control panel.

Air inlet duct components (RH drive shown, LH drive similar)

1. Air inlet duct
2. Connector hose
3. Pollen filter