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Blower Unit Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the front passenger's airbag (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ).
  4. Remove the evaporator (see EVAPORATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  5. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor, the power transistor and the recirculation control motor, then remove the wire harness clips (B). Remove the mounting nuts, the mounting bolt and the blower unit (C).
    Fig 1: Removing The Blower Unit
    G01165328Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure that there is no air leakage.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES .