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Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Audio amplifier (with Bose®) (See AUDIO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  4. Disconnect the air intake actuator connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Actuator Connector
    G09786849Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the blower unit installation nuts.
  6. Remove the blower unit as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the blower unit, move it little by little while verifying that there is no sticking in the surrounding parts or the wiring harness. If the blower unit is removed with excessive force, surrounding parts or the blower unit could be damaged.
    Fig 2: Blower Unit Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G09786850Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Removing Blower Unit
    G09786851Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.