Blower Resistor Replacement

1. Remove the right-hand upper foot well trim panel pushpins and remove the panel (if equipped).

2. Remove the blower resistor and connector from the heater housing.





^ 1995 and some 1996 Contour/Mystique: Insert a screwdriver approximately 5 mm (0.2 inch) under the edge of the resistor to disengage the retainer clips from the housing. See Figure 4.





^ Some 1996, 1997 and 1998 Contour/Mystique: Remove the retaining screw. See Figure 5.

CAUTION
Cut and splice only one wire at a time. The wire colors on the new blower resistor connector do not match the existing wiring harness colors.

3. Install the new blower resistor connector kit.

A. Obtain Blower Resistor Connector Repair kit # F5RZ-14A411-CA.

B. Select the first wire to be spliced from the switch wiring harness and cut it as close as possible to the blower resistor connector.

C. Select the corresponding wire from the new blower resistor connector.

D. Strip 1/4-inch insulation from the selected wires.

E. Install the appropriate splice connector using Crimp Tool # AD1522 or equivalent ratchet action crimp tool.

F. Test the integrity of all splices after crimping. Grasp the wires at each splice and pull gently. If any wire is not attached securely, replace the splice connector and crimp firmly.

G. Repeat steps B through F for the remaining wires, one at a time.





H. Heat each splice connector thoroughly until the tubing shrinks and adhesive flows from each end. Use Rotunda Heat Gun R07-10300 or equivalent. See Figure 6.

4. Install the new blower resistor.

^ Late 1995 and 1996 Contour/Mystique: Snap the blower resistor into place.

^ 1997 and 1998 Contour/Mystique: Install the retaining screw.

5. Connect the new connector to the new resistor.

6. Check operation of the blower motor.

7. Install the right-hand upper foot well trim panel (if removed).