Purpose
The blower unit switches between fresh air and recirculated air (FRESH/REC) and sends airflow into the cabin.
Function
Air is blown by the blower motor in the blower unit.
The blower unit switches the air intake port to FRESH or REC based on the position of the air intake door.
Construction
The blower motor consists of the following parts:
Blower motor
Air intake door
Air intake actuator
Air filter
Operation
When the blower motor rotates, air is taken in from the outside of the vehicle or the cabin.
The air taken in flows in the fresh air direction or recirculate direction according to the operation of the air intake link. The air intake port changes by the movement of the air intake door.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Body Panel
Outline
The multi-load path and triple H-shaped structure of distributing the power
absorbed at the collision were used for the body shell.
A ring structure has been adopted for the triple H structure, realizing top-level
crash safety performance.
Crushable structure fro ...
Emission System
Purpose, Outline
A single-nano catalyst has been adopted for the under-floor, three-way catalyst
to improve emission gas purification efficiency.
Structural View
Engine compartment side
Exhaust system side
2WD
AWD
Fuel tank side
U.S.A. and CANADA (2WD)
U.S.A. a ...
Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove
the assist handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while
detach clips.
NOTE:
Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Install ...