Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.

Resistor Block Location:

3. Locate and remove the wire connector from the blower resistor block. Block is located at the back of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle under the wiper module.

NOTE: It may not necessary to remove the wiper module to access the resistor block.

Resistor Block Removal:

4. Using a long flat blade screwdriver, gently push in on drivers side of resistor. Be careful to catch the inner release tang and gently pry outward.

WARNING: THE RESISTOR BLOCK MAY BE HOT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE RESISTOR BLOCK IF THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN RUNNING RECENTLY. LET THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN BEFORE REPAIRS ARE INITIATED.

5. Remove resistor block by inserting a flat blade pry tool on the side of the resistor block and pushing inward. Two guide lines are shown on the right hand edge of the resistor block to help guide the blade position. This will release the clips on the side of the resistor block. Pull resistor block out.

INSTALLATION
- For installation, reverse the above procedures. Make sure the "TOP" lettering is on the top of the resistor. The coils on the Resistor Block should not be contacting one another. Before installation, gently separate the coils (with fingers only) if one coil is contacting another.