Recirculation Control Motor Replacement

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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the glove box housing (see GLOVE BOX HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the throttle actuator control module (see APP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the recirculation control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the recirculation control motor from the blower unit.

Fig 1: Identifying 5P Connector And Recirculation Control Motor
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.