Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Blower motor

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Apply battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.

  2. If the blower motor does not operate properly, replace it with a known good blower motor and check operation.

  3. Replace the blower motor if it is determined to be the cause of the problem.

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the protective cover under the cover (A).

  3. Disconnect the connector (A), loosen the mounting screws, and remove the blower motor (B).

  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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