Blower Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

The blower motor is located on the passenger side of the vehicle under the dash. The blower motor can be removed from the vehicle without having to remove the HVAC housing.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Unplug the blower motor wire harness connector .

HVAC Blower Motor - Typical:

3. Release blower motor retainer-locking tab and rotate blower motor counterclockwise.
4. Remove blower motor from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Failure to install the blower motor assembly correctly could result in an air leak or the blower motor assembly becoming completely disengaged from the HVAC housing.

1. Align and install the blower motor into the HVAC housing.
2. Rotate the blower motor until all of the locking tabs have secured the blower motor assembly to the HVAC housing.
3. Connect the wire harness connector to the blower motor.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. Test the blower motor for proper installation by turning the blower motor speed to its fastest position and checking around the outer edges of the blower assembly for air leaks. If any air leaks are found, remove and reinstall the blower motor.