Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the glove box (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the recirculation control cable from the blower unit (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Remove the bolts and the glove box frame (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Frame With Bolts
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Cut the plastic cross brace (A) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area (B). Remove and discard the plastic cross brace.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Cross Brace
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the blower motor (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Blower Motor Connector
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Remove the self-tapping screws and the harness clip (A), then remove the passenger's heater duct (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Harness Clip & Passenger's Heater Duct
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Remove the connector clip (A), the self-tapping screws and the mounting nuts, then pull the blower unit (B) out.

Fig 5: Connector Clip & Blower Unit With Torque Specifications
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Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.