CONTROLS - REAR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A/C-HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION.........................33
OPERATION...........................33
REMOVAL.............................33
INSTALLATION.........................34
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................34
OPERATION...........................35
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................35
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................36
OPERATION...........................36
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................37OPERATION...........................37
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
BLOCK.............................38
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................39
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR - REAR
DESCRIPTION.........................39
OPERATION...........................39
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................40
POWER MODULE - REAR BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................40
OPERATION...........................40
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................41
A/C-HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
The rear heating-A/C system is controlled by rota-
ry-type blower motor and temperature controls, cen-
trally mounted directly into the headliner, or if
equipped with the available DVD player, located in
the player housing. 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 negative battery
cable.
(2) If the rear A/C-heater control is mounted in the
headliner, use a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat bladed tool and gently pry the top edge of the
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 and bezel
assembly rearward far enough to access the wire har-
ness connector 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 and bezel
assembly from the headliner.
(6) If the rear A/C-heater control is mounted in the
video screen housing, remove the housing from the
headliner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/VIDEO
SCREEN - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the three screws that secure the rear
A/C-heater control to the bezel or video screen hous-
ing, depending on application and remove the control
(Fig. 2).
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the rear A/C-heater control onto the
bezel or video screen housing, depending on applica-
tion.
(2) Install the three screws that secure the rear
A/C-heater control to the bezel or video screen hous-
ing. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).(3) If the rear A/C-heater control is to be mounted
into the headliner, position the rear A/C-heater con-
trol near the headliner and connect the wire harness
connector to the rear of the control.
(4) Insert the locator tabs on the back of the rear
control bezel over the forward edge of the headliner
opening.
(5) Slide the rear A/C-heater control bezel forward
far enough to align the snap clips on the bezel with
the receptacles on the headliner and by using hand
pressure, press the top edge of the bezel upward
until the two snap clips fully seat into their recepta-
cles.
(6) If the rear A/C-heater control is mounted to the
video screen housing, install the video screen to the
headliner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/VIDEO
SCREEN - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(8) Using the DRB-IIItscan tool, reset the Rear
Temperature Selector calibration values.
(9) Verify that the Actuator Calibration of the
Front Control has passed. If an Actuator Calibration
has not passed correct any errors before proceeding
further.
(10) Rotate the Rear Temperature Selector counter
clockwise to the Cold Position, allow the Selector to
remain in the Cold Position for 5 seconds.
(11) Rotate the Rear Temperature Selector Clock-
wise to the Hot Position, allow the Selector to remain
in the Cold Position for 5 seconds.
(12) Calibration is now complete.
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION
The rear blend door actuator is a reversible,
12-volt Direct Current (DC), servo motor. The single
blend door actuator is located on the outboard side of
the rear HVAC housing, below the mode door actua-
tor. The blend door actuator is mechanically con-
nected to the blend air door.
The rear blend door actuator is interchangeable
with the actuator for 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 rear HVAC housing.
Each actuator also has an identical output shaft with
splines that connects it to the pivot or linkage of the
proper door. The rear blend door actuator does not
require mechanical indexing to the blend air door
pivot, as it is electronically calibrated by the front
heater-A/C control module.
Fig. 1 A/C-Heater Control - Rear
1 - TRIM STICK
2 - BEZEL
3 - REAR A/C-HEATER CONTROL
4 - HEADLINER
Fig. 2 Heater-A/C Control Bezel
1 - BEZEL/VIDEO SCREEN HOUSING (AS EQUIPPED)
2 - SNAP CLIP (2)
3 - REAR A/C-HEATER CONTROL
4 - SCREW (3)
5 - BEZEL LOCATOR TAB (2)
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A/C-HEATER CONTROL (Continued)
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.
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 negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the integrated power
module (IPM) (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Refer to the fuse and relay map on the inner
surface of the cover of the IPM for rear blower
motor relay identification and location.
(3) Remove the rear blower motor relay from the
IPM.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Refer to the fuse and relay map on the inner
surface of the cover of the integrated power module
(IPM) for rear blower motor relay identification and
location.
(1) Position the rear blower motor relay to the
proper receptacle in the IPM.
(2) Align the rear blower motor relay terminals
with the terminal cavities in the IPM receptacle.
(3) Push down firmly on the rear blower motor
relay until the terminals are fully seated in the ter-
minal cavities.
(4) Install the cover onto the IPM.
(5) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
BLOCK
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.
Fig. 5 Rear Blower Motor Relay
1 - INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
2 - REAR BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
3 - FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM)
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BLOWER MOTOR RELAY (Continued)
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.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disconnect the rear HVAC wire harness con-
nector from the rear blower motor resistor.
(3) Check for continuity between each of the
blower motor switch input terminals of the blower
motor 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, blower motor or
blower motor relay as required. If not OK, replace
the faulty blower motor resistor block.
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
BLOCK MAY GET VERY HOT DURING NORMAL
OPERATION. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS
TURNED ON PRIOR TO SERVICING THE BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK, WAIT FIVE MINUTES
TO ALLOW THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTORS TO
COOL BEFORE PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THIS PRECAUTION CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.CAUTION: Do not operate the blower motor with the
blower motor resistor block removed from the cir-
cuit. Failure to take this precaution can result in
vehicle damage.
(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 blower motor resistor block (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the blower
motor resistor block to the rear HVAC housing.
(5) Remove the rear blower motor resistor block
from the rear HVAC housing.
Fig. 6 Rear Blower Motor Resistor Block
1 - REAR HVAC HOUSING
2 - D-PILLAR
3 - BLOWER PIGTAIL WIRE
4 - CONNECTOR
5 - EXPANSION VALVE
6 - SCREW (2)
7 - BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK
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BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the rear blower motor resistor block
into the rear HVAC housing.
(2) Install the two screws that secure the rear
blower motor resistor block to the rear HVAC hous-
ing. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the rear HVAC wire harness connector
to the rear blower motor resistor block.
(4) 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).
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR -
REAR
DESCRIPTION
The rear mode door actuator is a reversible, 12-volt
Direct Current (DC), servo motor. The mode door
actuator is located on the outboard side of the rear
HVAC housing, above the blend door actuator. The
mode door actuator is mechanically connected to the
mode door.
The rear mode door actuator is interchangeable
with the actuator for the blend 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 rear HVAC housing.
Each actuator also has an identical output shaft with
splines that connects it to the pivot or linkage of the
proper door. The rear mode door actuator does not
require mechanical indexing to the mode door pivot,
as it is electronically calibrated by the front heater-
A/C control module.
OPERATION
The rear mode door actuator is connected to the
front heater-A/C control module through the vehicle
electrical system by a dedicated two-wire take out
and connector of the rear HVAC wire harness. The
rear mode door actuator can move the mode door in
two directions. When the front heater-A/C control
module pulls the voltage on one side of the motor
connection high and the other connection low, the
rear mode door will move in one direction. When themodule reverses the polarity of the voltage to the
motor, the rear mode door moves in the opposite
direction. When the module makes the voltage to
both connections high or both connections low, the
mode door stops and will not move. These same
motor connections also provide a feedback signal to
the front heater-A/C control module. This feedback
signal allows the module to monitor the operation
and relative positions of the rear mode door actuator
and the mode door. The front heater-A/C control mod-
ule learns the rear mode door stop positions during
the calibration procedure and will store a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) for any problems it detects in
the mode door actuator circuits.
The rear mode door actuator can be diagnosed
using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to Body Diagnostic
Procedures for more information. The rear mode door
actuator cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if dam-
aged or faulty, it must be replaced.
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) Remove the two screws that secure the top of
the quarter trim panel attaching bracket to the quar-
ter inner panel.
(4) Remove the screw that secures the back of the
rear HVAC housing to the right D-pillar.
(5) Remove the screw that secures the front of the
rear HVAC housing to the right quarter inner panel.
(6) Carefully pull the top of the rear HVAC hous-
ing away from the right quarter inner panel far
enough to reach between the rear HVAC housing and
the quarter inner panel to access the rear mode door
actuator (Fig. 7).
(7) Remove the two screws that secure the mode
door actuator to the rear HVAC housing.
(8) Pull the mode door actuator away from the
rear HVAC housing far enough to disengage the
actuator output shaft from the mode door linkage.
(9) Raise the mode door actuator far enough to
access and disconnect the rear HVAC wire harness
connector from the actuator
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BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK (Continued)
(10) Remove the rear mode door actuator from
between the rear HVAC housing and the quarter
inner panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mode door actuator between the
rear HVAC housing and the quarter inner panel.
(2) Reconnect the rear HVAC wire harness connec-
tor to the rear mode door actuator.
(3) Position the rear mode door actuator onto the
rear HVAC housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator
slightly to align the splines on the actuator output
shaft with those in the mode door linkage.
(4) Install the two screws that secure the rear
mode door actuator to the rear HVAC housing.
Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(5) Push the top of the rear HVAC housing back
into position against the right quarter inner panel.
(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
Fig. 7 Rear HVAC Blend Door Actuator
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - CONNECTOR
5 - BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
6 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
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MODE DOOR ACTUATOR - REAR (Continued)
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
blower motor to regulate the blower motor ground
path it provides. The blower motor and wheel are
used to control the velocity of air moving through the
HVAC housing by spinning the blower wheel within
the housing at the selected speed or, in the ATC sys-
tem, at the selected or programmed speed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE
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.
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.BLOWER MOTOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
(1) Check the fuse (Fuse 10 - 40 ampere) in the
Integrated Power Module (IPM). 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 On position. Be
certain that the A/C-heater control power is turned
on. Check for battery voltage at the fuse (Fuse 10 -
40 ampere) in the IPM. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, check the front blower motor relay.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the front HVAC wire harness connector
for the front blower motor resistor block (Manual
Temperature Control) or the front blower motor
power module (Automatic Temperature Control) from
the resistor or module connector receptacle. Recon-
nect the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition
switch to the On position. Be certain that the A/C-
heater control power is turned on. Check for battery
voltage at the fused front blower motor relay output
circuit cavity of the front HVAC wire harness connec-
tor for the front blower motor resistor block (MTC) or
the front blower motor power module (ATC). If OK,
go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open fused front
blower motor relay output circuit to the IPM as
required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the front blower motor pigtail wire con-
nector from the connector receptacle of the front
blower motor resistor block (MTC) or the front
blower motor power module (ATC). Use jumper wires
to connect a battery and ground feeds to the blower
motor pigtail wire connector. The blower motor
should operate. If OK with MTC, proceed to diagno-
sis of the front blower motor resistor block (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS
- FRONT/BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING). If OK with ATC, use a DRBIII
scan tool to diagnose the front blower motor power
module. Refer to Body Diagnostic information. If not
OK with MTC or ATC, replace the faulty front blower
motor.
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE OR VIBRATION
Refer to the Blower Motor Noise/Vibration Diagno-
sis chart for basic checks of the blower motor when a
vibration or noise is present (Fig. 7).
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BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)
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 OR DEATH.
NOTE: The blower motor is located on the passen-
ger side of the vehicle under the instrument panel.
The blower motor can be removed from the vehicle
without having to remove the HVAC housing.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Pull back the carpet to access the front upper
screw that secures the air inlet housing.
(4) Remove the recirculation door actuator (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CON-
TROLS - FRONT/RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUA-
TOR - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the recirculation door actuator wire
lead from the routing clip located on the lower air
inlet housing and position the wire lead aside.
(6) Disconnect the blower motor wire lead connec-
tor from the blower motor resistor block or power
module, depending on application.
(7) Remove the one screw (from the top) that
secures the lower air inlet housing to the upper air
inlet housing (Fig. 8).
(8) Remove the four screws (from the bottom) that
secure the lower air inlet housing to the upper air
inlet housing and the lower HVAC housing.
(9) Push the rubber blower motor wire lead grom-
met through the opening in the lower air inlet hous-
ing (Fig. 9).
(10) Feed the blower motor wire lead through the
opening in the lower air inlet housing and remove
the lower air inlet housing from the vehicle.(11) Position the recirculation-air door as neces-
sary to access and remove the three screws that
secure the blower motor to the lower half of the
HVAC housing.
Fig. 8 Lower Air Inlet Housing
1 - BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK/POWER MODULE
2 - BLOWER MOTOR WIRE LEAD
3 - LOWER HVAC HOUSING
4 - UPPER AIR INLET HOUSING
5 - UPPER SCREW (1)
6 - LOWER AIR INLET HOUSING
7 - RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR
8 - ACTUATOR WIRE LEAD
9 - LOWER SCREW (4)
Fig. 9 Blower Motor Wire Lead Grommet
1 - BLOWER MOTOR WIRE LEAD GROMMET
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BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)