Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Blower motor

8steps
~48min
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. If the problem is resolved, replace the blower motor.

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the protective garnish and the heater and blower unit assembly.

    (Refer to Group HA - "Heater")

  3. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).

  4. Remove the blower motor (A) after loosening the screws.

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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