A/C - Blower Motor Is Inoperative
Classification: HA10-003Reference: NTB10-055
Date: April 20, 2010
PATHFINDER, XTERRA, AND FRONTIER; BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2005 - 2010 Pathfinder (R51)
2005 - 2010 Xterra (N50)
2005 - 2010 Frontier (D40)
APPLIED VINS:
2005 - 2009 Pathfinder / Xterra / Frontier - All
2010 Pathfinder-vehicles built before 5N1(*)R1N(*)(*)AC 619353
2010 Xterra-vehicles built before 5N1AN0N(*)(*)AC 517065
2010 Frontier-vehicles built before 1N6(*)D0(*)(*)(*)AC 428831
APPLIED DATE: All vehicles built before March 29, 2010
IF YOU CONFIRM:
The blower motor for heater and air conditioner does not operate.
AND
There are signs of water intrusion in the blower motor.
ACTION:
Install the Service Kit listed in PARTS INFORMATION shown in this bulletin.
^ For installation procedure, refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE.
Replace the blower motor.
^ For replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), if needed.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the cowl top.
^ For removal procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the ESM, if needed.
2. Clean off the flange of the air intake hole (located at right side of cowl area) with a suitable cleaner. See Figure 1.
3. Insert the clips into foam A and B (see Figure 2).
4. Remove foam A's adhesive covering where it contacts foam B, and then put the two pieces together (see Figure 2).
^ Make sure there are no gaps between foam A and B.
5. Apply both pieces of the body protector film (film) where the clips will secure to the air intake hole.
a. To locate the positions of the film, rest the foam assembly with clips on top of the flange where it is to be installed (see Figure 3 and 4).
CAUTION:
Do not press down on and secure the clips at this time.
b. Apply the film: half on the inside, half on the outside (see Figure 5).
6. Remove the remaining adhesive covering from the foam assembly (see Figure 6).
7. Put the foam assembly in position again (see Figure 7).
8. Carefully press down on each clip, securing it to the flange (see Figure 7).
^ Before pressing down, make sure the film is underneath each clip.
9. Press on the top of the foam, making sure its adhesive sticks to the body (see Figure 7).
^ Make sure there are no gaps between the foam and the body.
10. Install the cowl top.
^ For installation procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the ESM, if needed.
11. Replace the blower motor.
^ For installation procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the ESM, if needed.