A/C - Noise From Glove Box Area With Blower ON
NUMBER: 24-007-06GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: November 11, 2006
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL NOVEMBER 27, 2006.
SUBJECT:
Noisy Blower Motor Due To Debris Ingestion
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a screen to the recirculation door.
MODELS:
2007 (PM) Caliber
2007 (MK49) Compass
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to September 6, 2006 (MDH 0906XX) without sales code JMA.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may notice an objectionable sound from the glove box area when blower motor is on.
DIAGNOSIS:
Operate the blower motor at a medium speed with windows closed. If the objectionable sound can be detected perform Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. If equipped, remove the silencer from below the passenger side of the instrument panel.
NOTE:
The blower motor is located on the bottom of the passenger side of the HVAC housing. The blower motor can be removed from the vehicle without having to remove the HVAC housing.
3. From underneath the instrument panel, disengage the connector lock and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the blower motor (2).
4. Remove the three screws that secure the blower motor and the wire lead bracket (if equipped) to the bottom of the HVAC housing and remove the blower motor (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
5. Clean any debris out of the blower motor. It may be necessary to use shop air to blow it out of the blower motor.
6. Install the blower motor by positioning the blower motor onto the bottom of the HVAC housing.
7. Install the three screws that secure the blower motor and the wire lead bracket (if equipped) to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
8. Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the blower motor and engage the connector lock.
9. If equipped, install the silencer below the passenger side of the instrument panel.
10. Open the glove box and carefully use fingers to press inward on the glove box open stops at the top of the bin, to allow the glove box to rotate down toward the carpet.
11. Rotate the box down and release the door hinges at the bottom and remove the glove box.
12. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the particulate air filter cover to the passenger side of the HVAC housing and remove the cover (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
There will not be a particulate air filter installed on the vehicle.
NOTE:
LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
13. Is the vehicle a Caliber (PM)?
a. YES - Refer to Step # 17
b. No - Refer to Step # 14
14. Install a recirculation door screen (pin 68018099AA or 68018098AA) onto the recirculation door opening. Engage screen into all four mount holes (Fig. 3).
15. Position the particulate air filter cover to the HVAC housing and engage the two retaining tabs that secure the cover to the housing. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged (Fig. 2).
16. Install the glove box. Repair Complete.
17. Cut the top two tabs off of the recirculation door screen (Fig. 4).
18. Install a piece of foam tape (pin 05019057AA) to the recirculation door screen all along the top header (Fig. 4).
19. Slide the recirculation door screen (pin 68018099AA or 68018098AA) above the particulate air filter cover opening and onto the recirculation door opening. Engage screen into two bottom mount holes only (Fig. 3) and (Fig. 4).
20. Position the particulate air filter cover to the HVAC housing and engage the two retaining tabs that secure the cover to the housing. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged (Fig. 2).
21. Install the glove box.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.