A/C - Blower Motor Malfunction

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AC002-98

July 17, 1998

Title:
A/C BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTION

Models:
'97 ES 300

Introduction





A Malfunction of the A/C blower motor may be caused by water intrusion into the blower unit due to a poor seal between the windshield and the cowl top ventilation louver.





To prevent this, the amount of caulking sponge sealant (EPT Sealer) applied behind the cowl top ventilation louver has been increased. In addition, the shape of the louver has been changed as shown in the illustration.

Affected Vehicles

^ 1997 model year ES 300s produced
before JT8BF22G*W0096000 at Tsutsumi plant or
before JT8BF22G*W5022600 at Kyushu plant.





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customers complaint.

Repair Procedure

If evidence of water intrusion into the blower motor housing is found such as rusting of the Blower Motor, perform the following operations:

1. Replace the Blower Motor (Refer to the Repair Manual for procedure).

2. Remove wiper arms and the hood to cowl top seal.

3. Replace the cowl top ventilator louver with new part.

4. Reinstall components in reverse order.