Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator.




2. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the blower motor mounting screws.
4. Remove the blower motor from the HVAC module assembly.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor resistor assembly.

IMPORTANT: Only loosen both of the forward blower resistor assembly mounting screws. The blower motor resistor assembly mounting holes are slotted.

6. Loosen the forward blower resistor assembly mounting screws.
7. Remove the rearward blower resistor assembly mounting screw.




8. Remove the blower motor resistor assembly from the HVAC module assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor resistor assembly to the HVAC module assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rearward blower resistor assembly mounting screw.

Tighten
Tighten all of the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).




3. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor resistor assembly
.
4. Install the blower motor to the HVAC module assembly.
5. Install the blower motor mounting screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).




6. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
7. Install the right side instrument panel insulator.