Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator




2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor resistor.




3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor.




4. Loosen both screws to the forward blower motor resistor.

IMPORTANT: The blower motor resistor opening is slotted. Access is extremely limited.

5. Remove the rear screw to the blower motor resistor.
6. Remove the blower motor resistor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the blower motor resistor.

IMPORTANT: Align the blower motor control processor forward retaining slots onto screws and seat the blower motor control processor against the HVAC module.

2. Install the rear screw to the blower motor resistor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten all screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




3. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor.




4. Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor resistor.
5. Install the right side instrument panel insulator.