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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad and heater blower unit.
(Refer to HEATER UNIT )
Remove the heater blower unit from crash pad. (Refer to HEATER UNIT )
Remove the blower unit (A) from the heater unit after loosening a mounting bolt and screws.

Fig 1: Removing Blower Unit (A) By Loosening Bolt And Screws
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Fig 2: Removing Blower Unit (A) By Loosening Bolt And Screws
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NOTE: Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the blower and duct joints.
Installation is the reverse order of removal.