Recirculation Control Motor Replacement

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Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the recirculation control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the recirculation control motor from the heater unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Recirculation Control Motor And 7P Connector With Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.