ventilation system question

[wfoote]

I did a search, but can't seem to find the answer to this question.

Where does the fresh air for the cabin ventilation system enter the car?

I suspect it may be in the right fender but haven't had a chance to look.

Why do I ask? We live in the mountains and have problems with chipmunks and mice. They have apparently decided the HVAC system is a nice warm dry place and have loaded it up with dry dog food. I was wondering what the weird smell was and why the blower motor rattled. My wife identified the smell and now I get to clean it up.

[BSOD2600]

The duct in the front passenger side is the air-intake for the engine.

I believe the passenger air intake is also on the right side below the windshield.
Example of that area with the dash removed

[wfoote]

thanks, I pulled the blower motor and found all sorts of food and nest material. Next step will be to remove the fender liner and clean the duct.

[94.GT.Wagon]

Cabin air typically draws from under the cowl vent panel, that plastic cover under the wipers below the windshield.

[wfoote]

Thanks! that was the info I was looking for. I didn't know where it picked up the air from.