Blower Motor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
2. Release the instrument panel harness retainer and position the harness aside.
3. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.




4. Disconnect the blower motor cooling hose.
5. Remove the blower motor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the blower motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the blower motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 1.3 N.m (12 lb in).

3. Connect the blower motor cooling hose.




4. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
5. Install the instrument panel harness into the harness retainer.
6. Install the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.