Air Distribution System: General
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The air distribution system consists of:
- climate control system:
- blower fan
- damper
- filter
- recirculation throttle.
- air ducts
- vents.
Dampers control the outgoing air to:
- defroster
- the dashboard vents
- the floor outlets
- the B post vents.
Fresh air enters the climate control system through the fresh air intake under the plenum chamber.
The fresh air intake is located:
- on the right-hand side of the left-hand drive vehicle
- on the left-hand side of the right-hand drive vehicle.
Air enters the climate control system and is distributed by a large number of air vents to the passenger compartment. After circulating, the air leaves the passenger compartment via the evacuation valves in the cargo compartment.