Air conditioning

Recirculation motor

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LEFT-HAND DRIVE

Tightening torques

battery cover screw 0.4 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
Note: The recirculation motor is located at the top right of the air conditioning housing.
Moteur de recyclage
  • Remove:
  • the front sill trim (1) (upper part),
  • the dashboard side panel (2).
  • Unclip the passenger airbag deactivation switch (3).
Moteur de recyclage
  • Remove the glovebox mounting screws (4).
  • Remove the glovebox.
Moteur de recyclage
  • Disconnect the motor (5).
  • Remove:
  • the three motor mounting screws (5), then remove it,
  • the recirculation motor (5).

INSTALLATION

  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Turn the flap spindle with a suitable screwdriver to align the flap index with that of the motor.
WARNING

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary relearn procedures (Chapter Battery).

  • Torque the battery cover screws (0.4 daN.m).

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

Tightening torques

battery cover screw 0.4 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
Note: The recirculation motor is located at the top right of the air conditioning housing.
  • In the cabin:
  • remove the dashboard (Interior Fittings chapter),
  • remove the reinforcement crossmember (Upper Front Structure chapter).
Moteur de recyclage
  • Disconnect the motor (1).
  • Remove:
  • the three motor mounting screws (1),
  • the motor (1).

INSTALLATION

  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Turn the flap spindle with a suitable screwdriver to align the flap index with that of the motor.
WARNING

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary relearn procedures (Chapter Battery).

  • Torque the battery cover screws (0.4 daN.m).

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