Removal and Installation

Blower Unit Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover, the right kick panel, and the glove box.




4. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove and discard the plastic cross brace.




5. Remove the steering hanger beam bracket cover from the right side of the glove box opening, then remove the bolts and the glove box frame.
6. Remove the ECM.
7. Remove the EPS control unit.
8. Disconnect and remove the PGM-FI main relays and bracket assembly, then remove the ECM bracket.




9. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor and the power transistor, then remove the wire harness clips (B) and the connectors (C). Remove the self-tapping screws and the bracket (D).




10. Disconnect the connector (A) from the recirculation control motor, then remove the wire harness clip (B). Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nuts and the blower unit (C).
11. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
12. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
13. Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn procedure.
14. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.