Removal

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 an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Make sure that no foreign material or debris is present on the top of the dash panel in the engine compartment which could possibly block or restrict air flow through the fresh air inlet screen or cause rustling type noises when the blower motor is operated. Use a vacuum to remove any foreign material or debris as necessary.

NOTE: The blower motor is located on the passenger side of the vehicle under the instrument panel. The blower motor can be removed without having to remove the instrument panel or the HVAC housing.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the wire harness lead from the blower motor connector (4).

3. Release the locking tab (3) that secures the blower motor (2) to the HVAC housing (1) and rotate blower motor counterclockwise.

4. Rotate and tilt the blower motor as needed for clearance to remove the blower motor and wheel from the HVAC housing.