2016 – MX-5 – HVAC

AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]

CAUTION:

• If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or an operation malfunction of the links. Use only a grease coating agent on each link and do not wipe off or add additional grease.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Disconnect the connector.

4. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the bracket.

5. Remove the clip.

6. Disconnect the connector.

7. Remove the screws.

8. Remove the air intake actuator.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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