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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255884  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector at the resistor.
  5. Remove the mount screws from the resistor.
  6. Remove the resistor from the heater/air distributor case by gently pulling the resistor downward.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255884  Size: SH
  1. Install the new resistor into the heater/air distributor case with the screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the blower motor resistor screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector at the resistor.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Confirm the proper performance of the blower.
  6. Replace the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Replace the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gage and Console.