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Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the blower motor resistor.




4. Disconnect the blower motor resistor electrical connector from the blower motor.




5. Loosen, do not remove, both forward bolts.
The blower motor resistor opening is slotted as access is extremely limited.
6. Remove the rearward bolt.
7. Remove the blower motor resistor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor resistor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rearward bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the blower motor resistor bolt to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

3. Install both forward bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the blower motor resistor bolts to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor.




5. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor resistor.
6. Install the right side instrument panel insulator.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.