2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE heater ac blower

open circuit to the fuse in the junction block as
required.
(5) The coil ground terminal cavity (85) is switched
to ground through the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). There should be continuity between this cav-
ity and the A/C compressor clutch relay control cir-
cuit cavity of the PCM wire harness connector C
(gray) at all times. If not OK, repair the open circuit
as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 11).
(3) Refer to the label on the PDC for compressor
clutch relay identification and location.
(4) Unplug the compressor clutch relay from the
PDC.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the compressor clutch relay by aligning
the relay terminals with the cavities in the PDC and
pushing the relay firmly into place.
(2) Install the PDC cover.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable.
(4) Test the relay operation.
A/C HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
The manual temperature control HVAC system
uses a combination of electrical, and vacuum con-trols. The Automatic Zone Control (AZC) HVAC sys-
tem uses only electrical controls. These controls
provide the vehicle operator with a number of setting
options to help control the climate and comfort
within the vehicle. Refer to the owner's manual in
the vehicle glove box for more information on the
suggested operation and use of these controls.
Both a/c heater control panels are located on the
instrument panel inboard of the steering column and
below the radio (Fig. 12). Both control panels contain
rotary-type temperature control knob(s), a rotary-
type mode control switch knob, a rotary-type blower
motor speed switch knob and an air conditioning
compressor push button switch. The rear window
defogger push button switch is also located on a/c
heater control panel. The AZC control panel also fea-
tures a recirculation push button switch and a vac-
uum fluorescent display area.
OPERATION
The AZC control module uses infrared sensing
technology to control occupant comfort levels, not the
actual passenger compartment air temperature. Dual
infrared sensors mounted in the face of the control
unit independently measure the surface temperature
to maintain customer-perceived comfort temperature
under changing conditions. Dual Zone temperature
control provides wide side-to-side variation in comfort
temperature to exceed the needs of either front seat
occupant. This sensing system replaces interior air
temperature and solar sensors used to approximate
direct sensing control through complex control pro-
grams.
Fig. 11 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
1 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
2 - NEGATIVE CABLE
3 - POSITIVE CABLE
4 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)
Fig. 12 A/C HEATER CONTROL PANELS
WJCONTROLS 24 - 17
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY (Continued)

(2)If there are no fault codes, the ª00º dis-
play value will remain in the VF window.Should
there be any codes, each will be displayed for one
second in ascending numerical sequence (note: no
effort is made to display faults in the order they
occurred). The left side set temperature display will
be blanked and the right side set temperature dis-
play will indicate current and historical codes (8 his-
torical max) presently active. Once all codes have
been displayed, the system will repeat the fault code
numbers. This will continue until the left side set
temperature control is moved at least one detent
position in either direction, by pressing both the A/C
and Recirc buttons at the same time, or the ignition
is turned off. Record all of the fault codes, then see
the Current and Historical Fault Code charts for the
descriptions.
CLEARING FAULT CODES
Current faults cannot be electronically cleared.
Repair must be made to the system to eliminate the
fault causing code. Historical fault codes can be
cleared manually, or automatically. To clear a histor-
ical fault manually, depress and hold either the A/C
or Recirc button for at least three seconds while the
display is in the fault code mode of operation. Histor-
ical fault codes are cleared automatically when the
corresponding current fault code has been cleared,
and has remained cleared for a number of ignition
cycles. The faults have been cleared when two hori-
zontal bars appear in the Test Selector display.
EXITING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
The self-diagnostic mode can be exited by pressing
both the A/C and Recirc buttons at the same time, or
turning off the ignition.
MONITOR CURRENT PARAMETERS
While in the display fault code mode of operation,
current system parameters can also be monitored
and/or forced. Rotating the left side set temperature
control clockwise will increase the pointer number
while rotating the control counter clockwise will
decrease the pointer number. Rotating the right set
temperature control will have no impact on pointer
value or the value of the parameter being monitored.
Once the desired pointer number has been selected,
pressing either the AC or Recirc buttons will display
the current value of the selected parameter.The
right side set temperature display is only capa-
ble of displaying only values ranging from 0 to
99, the left side set temperature display is used
for values greater than 99. If the value is less
than 99, the left side set temperature display
remains blanked.While a parameter is being over-
ridden, the system will continue to function normallyexcept for the parameter which is being manually
controlled.
For values < 0, the9G9segment in the left side set
temperature Most Significant Digit (MSD)(or left-
most number in the pair) will be used to indicate a
negative number. For values between -01 to -99 the
Least Significant Digit (LSD)(or right-most number
of the pair) in the left side set temperature will
remain blank. System control of parameter being dis-
played can be overridden by rotating the right set
temperature control in either direction. Rotating the
right temperature control in the CW direction, the
selected parameter value is overridden and incre-
mented beginning at the value which was being dis-
played. Rotating the right temperature control in the
CCW direction, the selected parameter value is over-
ridden and decremented beginning at the value
which was being displayed. The rate at which incre-
menting and decrement occurs is one unit value per
set temperature detent position.
HVAC SYSTEM POINTER
Pointer
NumberDESCRIPTION Value
Displayed
01 A/C Enable 0 or 1
0=
disabled
1=
enabled
02 Final fan PWM duty cycle 0 to 255
While the value of this pointer
is being displayed, turning the
right set temperature control
either direction will manually
control the value. CW =
increase; CCW = decrease
03 Left NPRG * 0 to 255
* NPRG equals a calculated number based on outside
and in-vehicle conditions. This value is used by the
AZC to position the Mode motor, Air Inlet motor, and
control blower motor speed.
While the value of this pointer
is being displayed, turning the
right set temperature control
either direction will manually
control the value. CW =
increase; CCW = decrease
04 Right NPRG 0 to 255
WJCONTROLS 24 - 21
A/C HEATER CONTROL (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
The A/C pressure transducer is tested using a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnos-
tic information. Before testing the A/C pressure
transducer, be certain that the transducer wire har-
ness connection is clean of corrosion and properly
connected. For the air conditioning system to operate,
an A/C pressure transducer voltage reading between0.7 and 4.56 volts is required. Voltage outside this
range indicate a low or high refrigerant system pres-
sure condition to the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The PCM is programmed to respond to a low
or high refrigerant system pressure by suppressing
operation of the compressor. Refer to the A/C Pres-
sure Transducer Voltage table for the possible condi-
tion indicated by the transducer voltage readings.
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE POSSIBLE INDICATION
0.0 1. NO SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE FROM PCM.
2. SHORTED SENSOR CIRCUIT.
3. FAULTY TRANSDUCER
0.150 TO 0.450 1. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW 10É c (50É F).
2. LOW REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PRESSURE.
0.451 TO 4.519 1. NORMAL REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PRESSURE.
4.520 TO 4.850 1. HIGH REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PRESSURE.
5.0 1. OPEN SENSOR CIRCUIT.
2. FAULTY TRANSDUCER.
REMOVAL
WARNING: Transducer can be removed without
recoverying the system, but some loss of refriger-
ant can be expected(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION).
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire har-
ness connector for the A/C pressure transducer from
the transducer connector receptacle.
(3) Using an open end wrench, unscrew the A/C
pressure transducer from the fitting on the discharge
line.
(4) Remove the seal from the A/C pressure trans-
ducer fitting and discard.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrig-
erant oil and install it on the A/C pressure trans-
ducer fitting.
(2) Using an open end wrench, install and tighten
the A/C pressure transducer onto the fitting on the
discharge line.
(3) Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
connector for the A/C pressure transducer to the
transducer connector receptacle.(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
BLOWER MOTOR
CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION
Models equipped with the optional Automatic Zone
Control (AZC) system have a blower motor controller.
The controller allows the selection of almost infi-
nitely variable blower motor speeds. The controller is
mounted to the HVAC housing, under the instrument
panel and just inboard of the blower motor, in the
same location used for the blower motor resistor on
manual temperature control systems. It can be
accessed without removing any other components.
OPERATION
The blower motor controller output to the blower
motor can be adjusted by the blower motor speed
switch knob on the AZC A/C Heater control panel, or
it can be adjusted automatically by the logic circuitry
and programming of the AZC control module. In
either case, the AZC control module sends the correct
pulse width modulated signal to the blower motor
controller to obtain the selected or programmed
blower motor speed.
The blower motor controller cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
24 - 26 CONTROLSWJ
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER (Continued)

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Depress locking tab and unplug the wire har-
ness connector from the blower motor controller.
(3) Depress locking tab and unplug the controller
connector from the blower motor.
(4) Remove the 2 screws that secure the blower
motor controller to the HVAC housing.
(5) Remove the blower motor controller from the
HVAC housing (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the blower motor controller in the
HVAC housing. The housing is indexed to allow con-
troller mounting in only one position. Tighten the
mounting screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(2) Plug in the wire harness connector to the
blower motor controller.
(3) Plug in the connector from the blower motor
controller to the blower motor.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
Models with the standard manual temperature
control system have a blower motor resistor. The
blower motor resistor is mounted to the bottom of the
HVAC housing, under the instrument panel and just
inboard of the blower motor. It can be accessed for
service without removing any other components.
OPERATION
The resistor has multiple resistor wires, each of
which will reduce the current flow to the blower
motor to change the blower motor speed by changing
the resistance in the blower motor ground path. The
blower motor switch directs the ground path through
the correct resistor wire to obtain the selected speed.
With the blower motor switch in the lowest speed
position, the ground path for the motor is applied
through all of the resistor wires. Each higher speed
selected with the blower motor switch applies the
blower motor ground path through fewer of the resis-
tor wires, increasing the blower motor speed. When
the blower motor switch is in the highest speed posi-
tion, the blower motor resistor is bypassed and the
blower motor receives a direct path to ground.
The blower motor resistor cannot be repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
RESISTOR BLOCK
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
blower motor resistor.
Fig. 15 BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER REMOVE/
INSTALL
1 - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER
2 - BLOWER MOTOR
3 - GROUND STRAP
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
5 - HEATER CORE TUBES
WJCONTROLS 24 - 27
BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER (Continued)

(3) Check for continuity between each of the
blower motor switch input terminals of the resistor
and the resistor output terminal. In each case there
should be continuity. If OK, repair the wire harness
circuits between the blower motor switch and the
blower motor resistor or blower motor as required. If
not OK, replace the faulty blower motor resistor.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Depress locking tab and unplug the wire har-
ness connector from the blower motor resistor.
(3) Depress locking tab and unplug the resistor
connector from the blower motor.
(4) Remove the 2 screws that secure the blower
motor resistor to the HVAC housing.
(5) Remove the blower motor resistor from the
HVAC housing (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the blower motor resistor in the HVAC
housing. The housing is indexed to allow mounting in
only one position. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(2) Plug in the wire harness connector to the
blower motor resistor.(3) Plug in the connector from the blower motor
resistor to the blower motor.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The A/C Heater blower motor is controlled by a
rotary-type blower motor switch, mounted in the A/C
Heater control panel. On vehicles with manual tem-
perature control systems, the switch allows the selec-
tion of four blower motor speeds, but will only
operate with the ignition switch in the On position
and the A/C Heater mode control switch in any posi-
tion, except Off. On vehicles with the Automatic Zone
Control (AZC) systems, the switch allows the selec-
tion of Lo Auto, Hi Auto, and ten speed settings
between Lo and Hi.
OPERATION
On manual temperature control systems, the
blower motor switch is connected in series with the
blower motor ground path through the a/c heater
mode control switch. The blower motor switch directs
this ground path to the blower motor through the
blower motor resistor wires, or directly to the blower
motor, as required to achieve the selected blower
motor speed.
On AZC systems, the blower motor switch is just
one of many inputs to the AZC control module. In the
manual blower modes, the AZC control module
adjusts the blower motor speed through the blower
motor controller as required to achieve the selected
blower switch position. In the auto blower modes, the
AZC control assembly is programmed to select and
adjust the blower motor speed through the blower
motor controller as required to achieve and maintain
the selected comfort level.
The blower motor switch cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The switch is
serviced only as a part of the a/c heater control
assembly.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
SWITCH-MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SYSTEM
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information.
Fig. 16 BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REMOVE/
INSTALL
1 - BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
2 - BLOWER MOTOR
3 - GROUND STRAP
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
5 - HEATER CORE TUBES
24 - 28 CONTROLSWJ
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK (Continued)

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the a/c heater control from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER CONTROL -
REMOVAL) Check for continuity between the ground
circuit cavity of the a/c heater control wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to ground as required.
(3) With the a/c heater control wire harness con-
nector unplugged, place the a/c heater mode control
switch knob in any position except the Off position.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit ter-
minal and each of the blower motor driver circuit ter-
minals of the a/c heater control as you move the
blower motor switch knob to each of the four speed
positions. There should be continuity at each driver
circuit terminal in only one blower motor switch
speed position. If OK, test and repair the blower
driver circuits between the a/c heater control connec-
tor and the blower motor resistor as required. If not
OK, replace the faulty a/c heater control unit.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTALAIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
The blower motor switch cannot be adjusted or
repaired, and if faulty or damaged, the a/c heater
control must be replaced. (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER
CONTROL - REMOVAL)
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Models equipped with the optional Automatic Zone
Control (AZC) system use automatic dual zone tem-
perature control with infrared sensing technology.
The temperature sensor is located in the center
instrument panel, between the dual temperature
knobs of the AZC.
OPERATION
The Automatic Zone Control uses infrared sensing
technology to control occupant comfort levels, not the
actual passenger compartment air temperature. Dual
infrared sensors mounted in the face of the control
unit independently measure the surface temperature
to maintain customer-perceived comfort temperature
under changing conditions. Dual Zone temperature
control provides wide side-to-side variation in comfort
temperature to exceed the needs of either front seat
occupant. This sensing system replaces interior air
temperature and solar sensors used to approximate
direct sensing control through complex control pro-
grams.
The infrared temperature sensor cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
AZC head must be replaced.
NOTE: The infrared sensor window may be perma-
nently damaged if any type of cosmetic vinyl dress-
ings are allowed to contact the lens. Avoid spraying
or wiping this area with any cleaner or conditioner.
This may result in impaired temperature sensing
and control.
REMOVAL
The infrared temperature sensor cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
AZC head must be replaced. (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER
CONTROL - REMOVAL)
WJCONTROLS 24 - 29
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH (Continued)

BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor and blower wheel are located in
the passenger side end of the HVAC housing, below
the glove box module. The blower motor controls the
velocity of the air flowing through the HVAC housing
by spinning a squirrel cage-type blower wheel within
the housing at the selected speed. The blower motor
and blower wheel can be serviced from the passenger
compartment side of the housing.
OPERATION
The blower motor will only operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the On position, and the a/c heater
mode control switch is in any position, except off. The
blower motor circuit is protected by a fuse in the
junction block. On models with the standard manual
temperature control system, the blower motor speed
is controlled by regulating the battery feed through
the blower motor switch and the blower motor resis-
tor. On models with the optional Automatic Zone
Control (AZC) system, the blower motor speed is con-
trolled by using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). The
blower motor controller adjusts the battery feed volt-
age to the blower motor, based upon an input from
the blower motor switch, through the AZC control
module. Pulse width modulation of blower power
allows the blower to operate at any speed from sta-
tionary, to full speed.
The blower motor and blower motor wheel cannot
be repaired, and if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced. The blower motor and blower wheel are
each serviced separately.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. Possible causes of an
inoperative blower motor include:
²Faulty fuse²Faulty blower motor circuit wiring or wire har-
ness connections
²Faulty blower motor resistor (if the vehicle is so
equipped)
²Faulty blower motor controller (if the vehicle is
so equipped)
²Faulty blower motor switch
²Faulty a/c heater mode control switch
²Faulty blower motor.
Possible causes of the blower motor not operating
in all speeds include:
²Faulty fuse
²Faulty blower motor switch
²Faulty blower motor resistor (if the vehicle is so
equipped)
²Faulty blower motor controller (if the vehicle is
so equipped)
²Faulty AZC module (if the vehicle is so
equipped)
²Faulty blower motor circuit wiring or wire har-
ness connections.
VIBRATION
Possible causes of blower motor vibration include:
²Improper blower motor mounting
²Improper blower wheel mounting
²Blower wheel out of balance or bent
²Blower motor faulty.
NOISE
To verify that the blower is the source of the noise,
unplug the blower motor wire harness connector and
operate the HVAC system. If the noise goes away,
possible causes include:
²Foreign material in the HVAC housing
²Improper blower motor mounting
²Improper blower wheel mounting
²Blower motor faulty.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WJDISTRIBUTION 24 - 37

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Pinch the connector retainer and unplug the
blower motor wire harness from the blower motor
(Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the
blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the
HVAC housing, using either a T-25 Torxthead or
flat-bladed screwdriver.
(4) Lower the blower motor and wheel from the
HVAC housing.
(5) Remove the blower wheel retainer clip (Fig. 3).
(6) Remove the wheel from the blower motor shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Press the blower wheel hub onto the blower
motor shaft. Be sure the flat on the blower motor
shaft is indexed to the flat on the inside of the blower
wheel hub.
(2) Install the retainer clip over the blower wheel
hub.
(3) Install the blower motor in the HVAC housing
with three mounting screws. Tighten the mounting
screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(4) Plug the blower motor wire harness connector
into the blower motor socket.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
DEFROSTER DUCTS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel assembly from
the vehicle(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the three screws that secure the
defroster duct to the HVAC unit housing (Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the defroster duct from the HVAC unit
housing.
Fig. 2 BLOWER MOTOR (HOUSING REMOVED
FROM VEHICLE)
1 - BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
2 - BLOWER MOTOR
3 - GROUND STRAP
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
5 - HEATER CORE TUBES
Fig. 3 BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL
2 - RETAINER CLIP
Fig. 4 HVAC DEFROSTER DUCT
1 - HVAC UNIT HOUSING
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - SCREWS
4 - DEFROSTER DUCT
24 - 38 DISTRIBUTIONWJ
BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)