Blower Motor Replacement

BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the coolant recovery and windshield washer fluid reservoir assembly.




2. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the 2 screws that retain the acoustic cover in the blower motor area.
4. Cut the acoustic cover between the 5 clip lands.

IMPORTANT: Retain this piece of the acoustic cover for reassembly.

5. Remove the cooling tube from the motor.
6. Remove the screws that retain the blower motor to the case.
7. Remove the blower motor from the case.
8. Inspect the flange of the blower motor for damage or distortion.

IMPORTANT: Damage or distortion will cause an air leak.

9. Repair the flange as necessary.
10. Inspect the blower fan for damage and distortion.
11. Repair or replace the blower fan as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor to the case.
2. Install the screws that retain the blower motor to the case.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the cooling tube to the motor.
4. Install the acoustic cover over the blower motor.
5. Install the 2 screws that retain the cover to the case.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Attach the 5 clips to the 5 clip lands in order to hold the motor and the case acoustic covers together.
7. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
8. Install the coolant recovery and the windshield washer fluid reservoir assembly.