Blower Motor: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Blower Motor:

2. Pinch the connector retainer and unplug the blower motor wire harness from the heater-A/C blower motor.
3. Remove the three screws that secure the blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the heater-A/C housing, using either a T-25 Torx(R) head or flat-bladed screwdriver.
4. Lower the blower motor and wheel from the heater-A/C housing.

Blower Motor Wheel Remove/Install:

5. Remove the blower wheel retainer clip.
6. Remove the wheel from the blower motor shaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Press the blower wheel hub onto the blower motor shaft. Be sure the flat on the blower motor shaft is indexed to the flat on the inside of the blower wheel hub.
2. Install the retainer clip over the blower wheel hub.
3. Install the blower motor in the heater-A/C housing with three mounting screws. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Plug the blower motor wire harness connector into the blower motor socket.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.