Blower Motor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the RF sound insulator.
3. Remove the RF floor air outlet.
4. Remove the I/P compartment.
5. Remove the side air vent supply duct. (Bend downward at the accordion section of the supply duct in order to remove the duct from the side air vent.)




6. Remove the blower motor housing screws.
7. Remove the blower motor housing.




8. Remove the blower motor screws.
9. Remove the blower motor from the blower motor housing.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor to the blower motor housing.
2. Install the blower motor screws until fully seated and not stripped.




3. Install the blower motor housing.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the blower motor housing screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




5. Install the supply ducts:
^ Insert the supply duct into the module.
^ Bend at the accordion section to position.
6. Install the I/P compartment.
7. Install the RF floor air outlet.
8. Install the RF sound insulator.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.