Blower Motor: Service and Repair
BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the instrument panel compartment.
2. Remove the front screw from the right door sill plate.
3. Remove the retainer screw.
4. Remove the trim panel from the retainers.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the powertrain control module.
On diesel engines only, remove the PCM and the mounting bracket.
6. Remove the blower motor cover.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the blower motor (5).
8. Remove the bolt from the right lower instrument panel support.
9. Remove the blower motor cooling tube.
10. Remove the blower motor screws (4).
11. Complete the following steps in order to remove the blower motor:
- Carefully pull forward the blower motor in order to avoid distorting the blower fan.
- Pry back the right side of the instrument panel.
12. Complete the following inspection steps:
- Inspect the blower motor terminals for distortion.
Clean any corrosion from the terminals, or replace the blower motor as necessary.
- Inspect the flange of the blower motor for any damage or distortion that may cause an air leak.
Repair the flange, as necessary.
- Inspect the blower fan for any damage or distortion.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the blower motor (5) into position.
2. Install the blower motor screws (4).
3. Install the blower motor cooling tube.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor.
5. Install the blower motor cover.
6. Install the bolt to the right lower instrument panel support.
7. Install the mounting bracket and the engine control module.
8. Connect the electrical connectors to the ECM.
9. Install the trim panel to the retainers.
NOTE: Refer to Service Precautions.
10. Install the retainer screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
11. Install the front screw into the front door sill plate.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
12. Install the instrument panel compartment.