Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to instrumentation/Driver Information.
3. Remove the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrumentation/Driver Information.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector at the resistor.
5. Remove the mount screws from the resistor.
6. Remove the resistor from the heater/air distributor case by gently pulling the resistor downward.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new resistor into the heater/air distributor case with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the blower motor resistor screws to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connector at the resistor.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Confirm the proper performance of the blower.
5. Replace the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrumentation/Driver Information.
6. Replace the glove box. Refer to Instrumentation/Driver Information.