inserted in a small well in the body of the expansion
valve that is filled with a special silicone-based ther-
mal grease. A small molded plastic push-in retainer
secures the sensor to a threaded hole in the top sur-
face of the expansion valve. Two terminals within a
molded plastic connector receptacle on the sensor
connect it to the vehicle electrical system through a
take out and connector of the HVAC wire harness.
The evaporator temperature sensor cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it
must be replaced.
OPERATION
The evaporator temperature sensor monitors the
temperature of the A/C evaporator. The sensor will
change its internal resistance in response to the tem-
peratures it monitors. The A/C-heater control is con-
nected to the sensor through a sensor ground circuit
and a sensor signal circuit. As the evaporator tem-
perature increases, the resistance of the sensor
decreases and the voltage monitored by the control
decreases. The control uses this monitored voltage
reading to an indication of the evaporator tempera-
ture. The A/C-heater control is programmed to
respond to this input by sending electronic messages
to the powertrain control module (PCM) over the pro-
grammable communications interface (PCI) data bus,
and the PCM then cycles the A/C compressor clutch
as necessary to optimize A/C system performance andto protect the system from evaporator freezing. The
external location of the sensor allows the sensor to be
removed or installed without disturbing the refriger-
ant in the system. The evaporator temperature sen-
sor is diagnosed using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to
Body Diagnostic Procedures.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (ATC)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the air cleaner housing from the right
side of the engine compartment.
(3) Remove the windshield wiper assembly from
the vehicle (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/
WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the temperature sensor retainer from
the expansion valve (Fig. 17).
(5) Pull the evaporator temperature sensor away
from the expansion valve far enough to access the
red release ring on the wiring connector. Push the
red ring toward the connector to release the lock and
disconnect the wire harness connector from the tem-
perature sensor.
(6) Remove the evaporator temperature sensor
from the engine compartment.
Fig. 16 Evaporator Temperature Sensor - ATC
System
1 - EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2 - A/C EXPANSION VALVE
Fig. 17 Evaporator Temperature Sensor - ATC
System
1 - RIGHT FRONT STRUT TOWER
2 - EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
3 - EXPANSION VALVE
4 - DASH PANEL
5 - RETAINER
24 - 28 CONTROLS - FRONTRS
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)
(5) Remove the mode door actuator from the distri-
bution housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mode door actuator onto the HVAC
distribution housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator
slightly to align the splines on the actuator output
shaft with those in the mode door linkage.
(2) Install the two screws that secure the mode
door actuator to the distribution housing. Tighten the
screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the wire harness connector to the
mode door actuator.
(4) Install the silencer under the driver side end of
the instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(6) Perform the A/C-heater control calibration pro-
cedure (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/CONTROLS - FRONT/A/C-HEATER CONTROL
- STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEATER-A/C CON-
TROL CALIBRATION).
POWER MODULE - BLOWER
MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
A blower motor power module is used on this
model when it is equipped with the optional Auto-
matic Temperature Control (ATC) system. Modelsequipped with the standard manual heater-A/C sys-
tem use a blower motor resistor block, instead of the
blower motor power module (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK - DESCRIPTION).
The blower motor power module is mounted to the
rear of the HVAC housing, directly behind the glove
box opening in the instrument panel. The module
consists of a molded plastic mounting plate with two
integral connector receptacles. Concealed behind the
mounting plate is the power module electronic cir-
cuitry and a large finned, heat sink. The blower
motor power module is accessed for service by remov-
ing the glove box from the instrument panel.
OPERATION
The blower motor power module is connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated lead
and connector from the instrument panel wire har-
ness. A second connector receptacle receives a wire
lead connector from the blower motor. The blower
motor power module allows the microprocessor-based
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) heater-A/C
control module to calculate and provide infinitely
variable blower motor speeds based upon either man-
ual blower switch input or the ATC programming
using a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) circuit strat-
egy. The PWM voltage is applied to a comparator cir-
cuit which compares the PWM signal voltage to the
blower motor feedback voltage. The resulting output
drives the power module circuitry, which adjusts the
voltage output received from the blower motor relay
to change or maintain the desired blower speed. The
blower motor power module is diagnosed using a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to Body Diagnostic Proce-
dures.
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 ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
Fig. 20 Mode Door Actuator - LHD Shown, RHD
Typical
1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 - MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - DRIVER BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (DUAL-ZONE)
5 - HEATER CORE
6 - BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (SINGLE ZONE) OR PASSENGER
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (DUAL-ZONE)
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MODE DOOR ACTUATOR (Continued)
WARNING: THE HEAT SINK FOR THE BLOWER
MOTOR POWER MODULE MAY GET VERY HOT
DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IF THE BLOWER
MOTOR WAS TURNED ON PRIOR TO SERVICING
THE BLOWER MOTOR POWER MODULE, WAIT
FIVE MINUTES TO ALLOW THE HEAT SINK TO
COOL BEFORE PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THIS PRECAUTION CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the glove box from the instrument
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the two wire harness connectors
from the blower motor power module (Fig. 21).
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the blower
motor power module to the HVAC housing.
(5) Remove the blower motor power module from
the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the blower motor power module into
the HVAC housing.
(2) Install the two screws that secure the blower
motor power module to the HVAC housing. Tighten
the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the two wire connectors to the blower
motor power module.
(4) Install the glove box (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
RECIRCULATION DOOR
ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION
The recirculation door actuator is a reversible,
12-volt direct current (DC), servo motor. The single
recirculation door actuator is located on the passen-
ger side end of the HVAC housing, on the air inlet
housing. The recirculation door actuator is mechani-
cally connected to the recirculation-air door. The
recirculation door actuator is interchangeable with
the actuators for the blend-air door(s) and the mode
door. Each actuator is contained within an identical
black molded plastic housing with an integral wire
connector receptacle. Two integral mounting tabs
allow the actuator to be secured with two screws to
the air inlet housing. Each actuator also has an iden-
tical output shaft with splines that connects it to the
linkage that drives the recirculation-air door. The
recirculation door actuator does not require mechan-
ical indexing to the recirculation-air door, as it is
electronically calibrated by the A/C-heater control.
OPERATION
The recirculation door actuator is connected to the
heater-A/C control module through the vehicle elec-
trical system by a dedicated two-wire lead and con-
nector of the HVAC wire harness. The recirculation
door actuator can move the recirculation door in two
directions. When the heater-A/C control module pulls
the voltage on one side of the motor connection high
and the other connection low, the recirculation air
door will move in one direction. When the module
reverses the polarity of the voltage to the motor, the
recirculation air door moves in the opposite direction.
When the module makes the voltage to both connec-
tions high or both connections low, the recirculation
air door stops and will not move. These same motor
connections also provide a feedback signal to the
heater-A/C control module. This feedback signal
allows the module to monitor the operation and rela-
tive position of the recirculation door actuator and
the recirculation air door. The heater-A/C control
module learns the recirculation air door stop posi-
tions during the calibration procedure and will store
a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for any problems it
detects in the recirculation door actuator circuits.
The recirculation door actuator can be diagnosed
using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to Body Diagnostic
Procedures for more information. The recirculation
door actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if
damaged or faulty, it must be replaced.
Fig. 21 Blower Motor Power Module - Typical
1 - POWER MODULE
2 - LOWER GLOVE BOX OPENING REINFORCEMENT
3 - HVAC HOUSING
24 - 32 CONTROLS - FRONTRS
POWER MODULE - BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)
CONTROLS - REAR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A/C-HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION.........................34
OPERATION...........................34
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................35
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................35
OPERATION...........................35
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................36
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................37
OPERATION...........................37
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................38
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................38OPERATION...........................38
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK..............38
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................39
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR - REAR
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................40
REMOVAL.............................40
INSTALLATION.........................40
POWER MODULE - REAR BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................41
OPERATION...........................41
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................42
A/C-HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
The rear heater-A/C system is controlled by rotary-
type blower motor and temperature controls, cen-
trally mounted in the headliner. The rear A/C-heater
control allows selection of three blower motor speeds
and an Off position when the center knob on the
front A/C-heater control is set to the Rear position,
otherwise the front unit controls both front and rear
heater-A/C operation.
OPERATION
With the rear A/C-heater control active, tempera-
ture selection dictates the air distribution mode (floor
or overhead air) of the rear unit. A cool temperature
setting directs flow to the overhead outlets and a
warm temperature setting to the floor. Refer to Body
Diagnostic Procedures for further diagnostic informa-
tion.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat
bladed tool, gently pry the top edge of the rear A/C-
heater control bezel away from the headliner far
enough to release the two snap clip retainers (Fig. 1).(3) Pull the rear A/C-heater control rearward far
enough to access the headliner wire harness connec-
tor on the back of the control.
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
rear A/C-heater control.
(5) Remove the rear A/C-heater control from the
headliner.
Fig. 1 Rear A/C-Heater Control
1 - TRIM STICK
2 - BEZEL
3 - REAR A/C-HEATER CONTROL
4 - HEADLINER
24 - 34 CONTROLS - REARRS
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor relay is a International Stan-
dards Organization (ISO) mini-relay (Fig. 4). Relays
conforming to the ISO specifications have common
physical dimensions, current capacities, terminal pat-
terns, and terminal functions. The ISO mini-relay
terminal functions are the same as a conventional
ISO relay. However, the ISO mini-relay terminal pat-
tern (or footprint) is different, the current capacity is
lower, and the physical dimensions are smaller than
those of the conventional ISO relay. The rear blower
motor relay is located in the Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM), which is in the engine compartment near
the battery. See the fuse and relay layout map
molded into the inner surface of the IPM cover for
rear blower motor relay identification and location.
The black, molded plastic case is the most visible
component of the blower motor relay. Five male
spade-type terminals extend from the bottom of the
base to connect the relay to the vehicle electrical sys-
tem, and the ISO designation for each terminal is
molded into the base adjacent to each terminal. The
ISO terminal designations are as follows:
²30 (Common Feed)- This terminal is con-
nected to the movable contact point of the relay.
²85 (Coil Ground)- This terminal is connected
to the ground feed side of the relay control coil.
²86 (Coil Battery)- This terminal is connected
to the battery feed side of the relay control coil.
²87 (Normally Open)- This terminal is con-
nected to the normally open fixed contact point of the
relay.²87A (Normally Closed)- This terminal is con-
nected to the normally closed fixed contact point of
the relay.
The rear blower motor relay cannot be adjusted or
repaired. If the relay is damaged or faulty, it must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The rear blower motor relay is an electromechani-
cal switch that uses a low current input from the
Front Control Module (FCM) to control the high cur-
rent output to the rear blower motor resistor (man-
ual heater-A/C control) or rear blower motor power
module (ATC heater-A/C control). The movable com-
mon feed contact point is held against the fixed nor-
mally closed contact point by spring pressure. When
the relay coil is energized, an electromagnetic field is
produced by the coil windings. This electromagnetic
field draws the movable relay contact point away
from the fixed normally closed contact point, and
holds it against the fixed normally open contact
point. When the relay coil is de-energized, spring
pressure returns the movable contact point back
against the fixed normally closed contact point. The
resistor or diode is connected in parallel with the
relay coil in the relay, and helps to dissipate voltage
spikes and electromagnetic interference that can be
generated as the electromagnetic field of the relay
coil collapses.
The rear blower motor relay terminals are con-
nected to the vehicle electrical system through a
receptacle in the Integrated Power Module (IPM).
The inputs and outputs of the rear blower motor
relay include:
²The common feed terminal (30) receives a bat-
tery current input from the battery through a B(+)
circuit at all times.
²The coil ground terminal (85) receives a ground
input through the front/rear blower motor relay con-
trol circuit only when the FCM electronically pulls
the control circuit to ground.
²The coil battery terminal (86) receives a battery
current input from the battery through a B(+) circuit
at all times.
²The normally open terminal (87) provides a bat-
tery current output to the blower motor resistor
(manual heater-A/C control) or blower power module
(ATC heater-A/C control) through a fuse in the IPM
on the fused rear blower motor relay output circuit
only when the blower motor relay coil is energized.
²The normally closed terminal (87A) is not con-
nected to any circuit in this application, but provides
a battery current output only when the rear blower
motor relay coil is de-energized.
Fig. 4 Rear Blower Motor Relay
RSCONTROLS - REAR24-37
Refer to the appropriate wiring information for
diagnosis and testing of the micro-relay and for com-
plete HVAC wiring diagrams.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the Inte-
grated Power Module (IPM) (Fig. 5).
(3) See the fuse and relay layout map molded into
the inner surface of the IPM cover for rear blower
motor relay identification and location.
(4) Remove the rear blower motor relay from the
IPM.
INSTALLATION
(1) See the fuse and relay layout map molded into
the inner surface of the Integrated Power Module
(IPM) cover for rear blower motor relay identification
and location.
(2) Position the rear blower motor relay to the
proper receptacle in the IPM.
(3) Align the rear blower motor relay terminals
with the terminal cavities in the IPM relay recepta-
cle.
(4) Push down firmly on the rear blower motor
relay until the terminals are fully seated in the ter-
minal cavities in the IPM receptacle.
(5) Install the cover onto the IPM.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
DESCRIPTION
A rear blower motor resistor is used on this model
when it is equipped with the manual heater-A/C sys-
tem. Models equipped with the optional Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) system use a rear blower
motor power module, instead of the blower motor
resistor block (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/CONTROLS/POWER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION). The rear blower motor resistor
block is mounted to the rear HVAC housing, directly
above the expansion valve. The resistor block con-
sists of a molded plastic mounting plate with an inte-
gral connector receptacle. Concealed behind the
mounting plate is an electrical circuit board with two
resistors and a thermal fuse. The rear blower motor
resistor block is accessed for service by removing the
right quarter and D-pillar trim panels.
OPERATION
The rear blower motor resistor block is connected
to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
take out and connector of the rear HVAC wire har-
ness. The blower motor resistor has an electrical cir-
cuit board with two resistors, each of which will
reduce the current flow through the blower motor to
change the blower motor speed. The blower motor
switch in the manual heater-A/C system directs the
ground path for the rear blower motor through the
correct resistor to obtain the selected speed.
With the blower motor switch in the lowest speed
position, the ground path for the motor is applied
through both resistors. Each higher speed selected
with the blower motor switch applies the blower
motor ground path through fewer of the resistors,
increasing the blower motor speed. When the blower
motor switch is in the highest speed position, the
blower motor resistors are bypassed and the blower
motor receives a direct path to ground through the
blower motor switch.
The rear blower motor resistor block cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it
must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, further details on wire
harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
Fig. 5 Integrated Power Module - Typical
1 - BATTERY THERMAL GUARD
2 - INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
3 - FRONT CONTROL MODULE
24 - 38 CONTROLS - REARRS
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY (Continued)
(6) Install the screw that secures the front of the
rear HVAC housing to the right quarter inner panel.
Tighten the screw to 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
(7) Install the screw that secures the back of the
rear HVAC housing to the right D-pillar. Tighten the
screw to 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
(8) Install the two screws that secure the top of
the quarter trim panel attaching bracket to the quar-
ter inner panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in.
lbs.).
(9) Reinstall the right quarter trim panel and
right D-pillar trim panel onto the quarter inner
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(11) Perform the heater-A/C control calibration
procedure (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/CONTROLS - FRONT/A/C-HEATER CON-
TROL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEATER-A/C
CONTROL CALIBRATION).
POWER MODULE - REAR
BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
A rear blower motor power module is used on this
model when it is equipped with the optional Auto-
matic Temperature Control (ATC) system. Models
equipped with the standard manual heater-A/C sys-
tem use a blower motor resistor block , instead of the
blower motor power module (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK - DESCRIPTION).
The rear blower motor power module is installed in
the back of the rear HVAC housing, directly above
the expansion valve. The module consists of a molded
plastic mounting plate with two integral connector
receptacles. Concealed behind the mounting plate
within the evaporator housing is the power module
electronic circuitry and a large finned, heat sink. The
power module is accessed for service by removing the
right quarter and D-pillar trim panels.
OPERATION
The rear blower motor power module is connected
to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
take out and connector of the rear HVAC wire har-
ness. A second connector receptacle receives the pig-
tail wire connector from the rear blower motor. The
rear blower motor power module allows the micropro-
cessor-based Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
heater-A/C control module to calculate and provide
infinitely variable blower motor speeds based upon
either manual blower switch input or the ATC pro-
gramming using a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)circuit strategy. The PWM voltage is applied to a
comparator circuit which compares the PWM signal
voltage to the blower motor feedback voltage. The
resulting output drives the power module circuitry,
which adjusts the voltage output received from the
rear blower motor relay to change or maintain the
desired blower speed. The rear blower motor power
module is diagnosed using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer
to Body Diagnostic Procedures.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the right quarter trim panel and right
D-pillar trim panel from the quarter inner panel
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the rear HVAC wire harness con-
nector from the rear blower motor power module
(Fig. 8).
(4) Disconnect the rear blower motor pigtail wire
connector from the rear blower motor power module.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the rear
blower motor power module to the rear HVAC hous-
ing.
(6) Remove the rear blower motor power module
from the rear HVAC housing.
Fig. 8 Rear Blower Motor Power Module
1 - REAR HVAC HOUSING
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - D-PILLAR
4 - REAR BLOWER MOTOR PIGTAIL WIRE
5 - REAR HVAC WIRE HARNESS
6 - EXPANSION VALVE
7 - REAR BLOWER MOTOR POWER MODULE
RSCONTROLS - REAR24-41
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR - REAR (Continued)
(2) Engage the retainer features on the top of the
outlet housing with their receptacles at the top of the
center bezel, then roll the bottom of the outlet hous-
ing downwards towards the center bezel.
(3) Install the three screws that secure the bottom
of the outlet housing to the center bezel. Tighten the
screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(4) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
ATC system, reconnect the ATC remote infrared tem-
perature sensor jumper harness to the sensor connec-
tor receptacle located on the bottom of the center
outlet housing.
(5) Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTALLATION - DEMISTER OUTLET
(1) Position the demister outlet over the demister
duct opening in the instrument panel top pad.
(2) Using hand pressure, press the demister outlet
firmly and evenly into the instrument panel top pad
opening until the snap features on the outlet are
fully engaged.
INSTALLATION - INSTRUMENT PANEL OUTLET
(1) Position the instrument panel outlet into the
panel duct opening in the instrument panel top pad.
(2) Using hand pressure, press the instrument
panel outlet firmly and evenly into the instrument
panel top pad opening until the snap features on the
outlet are fully engaged.
BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor is a 12-volt, Direct Current (DC)
motor with a squirrel cage-type blower wheel that is
secured to the blower motor shaft (Fig. 6). The
blower motor and wheel are located near the passen-
ger side end of the HVAC housing in the passenger
compartment below the instrument panel. The
blower motor and blower motor wheel are factory bal-
anced and cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty or
damaged, the blower motor and blower wheel must
be replaced as an assembly.
OPERATION
On models equipped with the manual heater-A/C
system, the blower motor will operate whenever the
ignition switch is in the On position and the blower
control switch is in any position except Off. On mod-
els equipped with the Automatic Temperature Con-
trol (ATC) system, the blower motor will operate
whenever the ignition switch is in the On position
and the A/C-heater control power is turned on.
The blower motor receives battery current when-
ever the front blower motor relay is energized. The
front blower motor relay output circuit is protected
by a fuse in the Integrated Power Module (IPM)
located in the engine compartment near the battery.
In the manual heater-A/C system, the blower motor
speed is controlled by regulating the path to ground
through the blower control switch and the blower
motor resistor. In the ATC system, the blower motor
speed is controlled by an electronic blower motor
power module, which uses a pulse width modulated
input from the ATC module and feedback from the
Fig. 5 Instrument Panel Outlet - Left Side Shown
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL OUTLET
3 - TRIM STICK
Fig. 6 Blower Motor
1 - BLOWER MOTOR
2 - RUBBER GROMMET
3 - BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR
4 - MOUNTING TABS
24 - 46 DISTRIBUTION - FRONTRS
AIR OUTLETS (Continued)