Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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Remove the glove box housing (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Remove the bolts and the glove box frame (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Frame And Bolts
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Cut the plastic cross brace (A) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown, and discard it.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Cross Brace
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor and the power transistor, then remove the wire harness clips (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clips And Connectors
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the recirculation control motor, then remove the self-tapping screws, the mounting nuts, and the blower unit (B).

Fig 4: Blower Unit And Connector With Torque Specifications
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Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.