Blower Unit: Disassembly

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REMOVE AIR REFINER ELEMENT
1. Remove the air filter cover, air refiner element and frame.
REMOVE RECIRCULATION DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 screws and recirculation damper servo.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Recirculation Damper Servo Screws
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REMOVE BLOWER WITH FAN MOTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 screws and blower w/ fan motor.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Blower W/Fan Motor Screws
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