Blower Motor: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the VCM or PCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- PCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 2.2L
- VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 4.3L

2. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the rear coolant recovery reservoir mounting stud.




4. Disconnect the cooling tube from the blower motor.




5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
6. Remove the 5 blower motor and fan assembly mounting bolts (2).
7. Remove the blower motor and fan assembly.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the blower motor and fan assembly

NOTE: Refer to Fastener note in Cautions and notes.




2. Install the 5 blower motor and fan assembly mounting bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connectors (1).




4. Connect the cooling tube to the blower motor.
5. Install the rear coolant recovery reservoir mounting studs.
6. Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
7. Install the VCM or the PCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- PCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 2.2L
- VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 4.3L

8. Perform the heater output temperature check. Refer to Heater Output Temperature Check