Blower Fan Controller Removal/Installation

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NOTE:

When removing the blower fan controller, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Side wall (passenger-side) (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front heat duct (passenger-side) (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Blower Fan Controller
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Fig 2: Disconnecting Blower Fan Connector
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Rotate the blower fan controller (2) while pressing the tab (1).

Fig 3: Rotating Blower Fan Controller Pressing Tab
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Remove the blower fan controller.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 4: Identifying Blower Fan Controller
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