Recirculation Control Motor Replacement

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Open the glove box. Remove the damper from the glove box, then let the glove box hang down (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the relays from the bracket.

Fig 1: Recirculation Control Motor
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Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the recirculation control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the recirculation control motor from the blower unit.

Fig 2: Identifying 7P Connector And Recirculation Control Motor
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Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.