Blower Unit Removal/Installation
BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Console panel Console Panel Removal/Installation
b. Console Console Removal/Installation
c. Front scuff plate inner Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
d. Front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation
e. Dashboard under cover
f. Glove compartment Service and Repair
g. Hood release lever Service and Repair
h. Lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation
i. Decoration panel Decoration Panel Removal/Installation
j. Center panel Center Panel Removal/Installation
k. Audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
l. Climate control unit Full-Auto Air Conditioner Manual Air Conditioner
m. Knee bolster Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
n. Meter hood Meter Hood Removal/Installation
o. Column cover Service and Repair
p. Instrument cluster Removal and Replacement
q. Driver-side air bag module Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation
r. Steering wheel Service and Repair
s. Combination switch Removal and Replacement
t. Steering shaft Service and Repair
u. A-pillar lower trim A-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
v. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
w. Dashboard Dashboard Removal/Installation
3. Remove the blower motor. Manual Air Conditioner
4. Remove the power MOS FET (Full-auto air conditioner) or resistor. (Manual air conditioner) Service and Repair Service and Repair
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.