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Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

RESISTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]

1. Remove the battery and battery tray.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate inner (driver's side).
2. Front side trim (driver's side).
3. Side wall.
4. Selector lever component (ATX).
5. Shift lever component (MTX).
6. Front console.
7. Hood release lever.
8. Lower panel.
9. Accelerator pedal.
10. Brake pedal.

3. Disconnect the blower motor cooling pipe connected to the blower motor.
4. Disconnect the resistor connector.
5. Remove the resistor.

6. Affix the gummed tape to the thread hole area as shown in the figure. (Do not wrap the gummed tape around the backside of the resistor.)









7. Stick the screw into the thread hole.




8. Set the resistor to the A/C unit and temporarily tighten the hexagon head screw.

CAUTION: While setting the resistor, be careful not to damage the pattern surface. Otherwise it could cause a resistor operation malfunction.

9. Tighten the lower screw.
10. Tighten the hexagon head screw.
11. Connect the resistor connector.
12. Connect the blower motor cooling pipe.
13. Install the following parts:
1. Brake pedal.
2. Accelerator pedal.
3. Lower panel.
4. Hood release lever.
5. Front console.
6. Selector lever component (ATX).
7. Shift lever component (MTX).
8. Side wall.
9. Front side trim (driver's side).
10. Front scuff plate inner (driver's side).

14. Install the battery and battery tray.
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