Blower Unit Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and passenger's center console lower cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the wire harness clip (A), the self-tapping screws, and the passenger's heater duct (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness Clip & Passenger's Heater Duct
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Remove the harness clips (A), the bolts, and the glove box frame (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Harness Clips & Glove Box Frame
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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 3: Identifying Cutting Area On Plastic Cross Brace
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the front blower motor. Remove the wire harness clips (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Blower Motor Connector & Wire Harness Clips
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the recirculation control motor. Remove the bolts, the self-tapping screws, the mounting nuts, and the blower unit (B).

Fig 5: Recirculation Control Motor Connector & 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.