Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the harness clips (A), the bolts, and the glove box frame (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clips And Glove Box Frame With Bolts
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Cut the plastic cross brace (A) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown, and discard it.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Cross Brace Cutting Area
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Remove the wire harness clips (A), the self-tapping screws, and the passenger's heater duct (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clips And Passenger'sHeater Duct With Screws
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the front blower motor. Remove the wire harness clips (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Blower Motor Connector And Wire Harness Clips
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the recirculation control motor and adaptive front lighting control unit, then remove the harness clip (B). Remove the self-tapping screws, the mounting nuts, and the blower unit (C).

Fig 5: Recirculation Control Motor Connector, Harness Clip And Blower Unit With Screws With Torque Specification
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Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.