Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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

Fig 1: Locating Harness Clips, Bolts And Glove Box Frame
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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 Cut Mark
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Detach the wire harness clip (A), then remove the self-tapping screws, and the passenger's heater duct (B).

Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Clip, Self-Tapping Screws And Passenger's Heater Duct
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the front blower motor, then detach the wire harness clips (B).

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

Fig 5: Locating Connectors, Harness Clip, Self-Tapping Screws, Mounting Nuts And Blower Unit
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Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.