Blower Unit Removal/Installation

BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Console panel
2. Console
3. Front scuff plate inner
4. Front side trim
5. Dashboard under cover
6. Glove compartment
7. Hood release lever
8. Lower panel
9. Center panel
10. Audio unit
11. Climate control unit
12. Knee bolster
13. Meter hood
14. Column cover
15. Instrument cluster
16. Driver-side air bag module
17. Steering wheel
18. Combination switch
19. Steering shaft
20. A-pillar lower trim
21. A-pillar trim
22. Dashboard

3. Remove the blower motor.
4. Remove the power MOS FET (Full-auto air conditioner) or resistor. (Manual air conditioner)
5. Remove the blower unit installation nuts.
6. Remove the screw securing the duct (2) to the A/C unit, by inserting a phillips screwdriver into the hole made after removing the blower motor.
7. Remove the screw securing the duct (2) to the A/C unit.




8. Remove the duct (2).




9. Remove the blower unit.
10. Temporary install the blower unit.
11. Install in the duct (2).
12. Install the two outer screws, securing the duct (2) to the A/C unit.




13. Install the screw on the end of the phillips screwdriver with the packing tape.

CAUTION: If the packing tape remains in the duct (2), it may become a source of noise. Wind up the packing tape to prevent pinching when tightening the screw.

14. Install the duct (2) to the A/C unit by inserting a phillips screwdriver, with the screw, into the hole made after removing the blower motor.
15. Pull out the phillips screwdriver together with the packing tape.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal.