Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT







REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front floor kick-up panel.
2. Remove the cover from the IP electrical center.
3. Remove the BLO MOT MaxiFuse(r) #49 from the IP electrical center.
4. Remove the RH lower IP insulator panel.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector from the blower motor resistor.







6. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector from the blower motor.







7. Loosen the blower motor resistor forward retaining screws (nearest the dash mat) approximately 5 mm (0.197 in).
The resistor is slotted at the forward retaining locations.
8. Remove the resistor rear retaining screw.
9. Tilt down the rear of the resistor; use care to not damage the portion of the resistor which fits up into the HVAC module.
10. Remove the blower motor resistor from the vehicle.
11. Inspect the condition of the blower motor resistor seal. Replace if necessary.







INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the blower motor resistor forward retaining slots onto the forward retaining screws and the upper portion of the resistor into the HVAC module.
2. Align and seat the resistor to the HVAC module.
3. Install the resistor rear retaining screw and drive until just secure.
4. Tighten all the resistor retaining screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Vehicle Damage Warnings

Tighten
Tighten the screws to............1.6 N.m (14 lb in).







5. Connect the blower motor resistor electrical connector to the blower motor.







6. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the blower motor resistor.
7. Install the RH lower IP insulator panel.
8. Install the BLO MOT MaxiFuse(r) #49 to the IP electrical center.
9. Install the cover to the IP electrical center.
10. Install the front floor kick-up panel.