Blower Motor: Service and Repair

Blower Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. If equipped, remove the sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
2. If equipped, remove the cooling duct, then skip to step 6. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Cooling Duct Replacement Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Cooling Duct Replacement
3. Remove the blower motor insulating cover screws.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor.
5. Remove the blower motor insulating cover.




6. Pull the retaining tab down while turning the blower motor counterclockwise in order to disengage the blower motor from the heater/ventilation module.




7. Remove the blower motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the blower motor.




2. Install the blower motor to the heater/ventilation module. Turn the blower assembly clockwise until the retaining tab locks into place.
3. If equipped, remove the cooling duct, then skip to step 6. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Cooling Duct Replacement Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Cooling Duct Replacement
4. Install the blower motor insulating cover.
5. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the blower motor insulating cover screws and tighten to 1.6 Nm (14 lb in).
7. If equipped, install the sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .