Blower Motor: Service and Repair

Fig. 5 Front blower motor & evaporator assembly. R & V Series:

C, K, R & V SERIES

FRONT UNIT

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove insulator if equipped.
2. Disconnect motor harness lead and ground wire, then remove motor cooling tube, Fig. 5.
3. Remove blower to case mounting screws, then remove blower by carefully prying flange away from case.
4. Remove cage from motor by removing shaft retaining nut.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Replace sealer where needed.

Fig. 6 Rear duct assembly. R & V Series with overhead system:

OVERHEAD UNIT

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove rear duct drain tube, duct to header bracket and roof panel screws, then rear duct assembly, Fig. 6.

Fig. 7 Rear blower motor & evaporator assembly. R & V Series with overhead system:

3. Disconnect blower motor harness lead and ground wire, Fig. 7.
4. While supporting lower case to prevent damage to motor or case assemblies, remove case mounting screws, then lower case from vehicle roof.
5. Remove motor retaining strap, then lift motor and cage assembly from case. Remove cages by removing shaft retaining nuts.
6. Reverse procedure to install. When installing cages on motor shaft, tension springs must be installed on motor shafts. Cages should be mounted so leading edges of blades face lower evaporator case (thin edge first). After installing blower assembly in case, check to ensure there is no interference with rotating cages.