Blower Unit Removal and Installation

Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INS ), the right kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ), and the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove and discard the plastic cross brace.

Fig 1: Cutting Plastic Cross Brace In Glove Box Opening
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Remove the relays (A), then remove the bolts and the glove box frame (B).

Fig 2: Removing Relays
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Remove the ECM/PCM.
- '02-04 models (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT )
- '05-06 models (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor, the power transistor, and the recirculation control motor, then remove the wire harness clips (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors From Blower Motor
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Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nut, and the blower unit.

Fig 4: Removing Mounting Bolts, Mounting Nut, And Blower Unit
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Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.