Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Blower Motor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Apply battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
  2. If the blower motor voltage is not within specification, replace it with a known good blower motor and verify correct operation.
  3. If the problem is resolved, replace the blower motor.

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the emergency pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Emergency Pad Lower Panel")
  3. Remove the driver's side ventilation duct (A) after loosening the mounting screw.
  4. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")
  5. Remove the retaining clip (B) after disconnecting the mode control actuator connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the temperature control connector (A). Then remove the temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  7. Remove the brake pedal. (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Pedal")
  8. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A). Then remove the blower motor (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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