Front Blower Motor

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right front door sill trim panel.
3. Remove the right side interior cowl trim cover.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the blower motor (2).
5. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the HVAC housing (4).
6. Remove the blower motor and blower wheel assembly from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the blower motor and blower wheel assembly (2) into the HVAC housing (4).
2. Install the three screws (3) that secure the blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the blower motor.
4. Install the right side interior cowl trim cover.
5. Install the right front door sill trim panel.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.