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Old 01-18-2013, 06:52 AM   #1
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What exactly is the source of the foam? Is it coming from the foam tape used in the piping pieces that connect at various parts under the dash?
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Old 01-18-2013, 07:59 AM   #2
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What exactly is the source of the foam? Is it coming from the foam tape used in the piping pieces that connect at various parts under the dash?
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The foam that forms the air deflection gates on the air controller deteriorates and begins to disintegrate. It will spew foam for a few months. You can help to clear it by closing all vents but one, running the fan at full blast and using a strong vacuum cleaner to suck it out of the vent.
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Old 01-18-2013, 09:38 AM   #3
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the foam is covering the internal flap inside the AC air box.
the flaps are made of metal and have holes in it (i guess to reduce weight)
this is how it looks:





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