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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - Manual 🢒 Blower Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the right closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Right Side.
  2. Remove the blower motor wire harness connector.

    3. Object Number: 1203607 Size: SH

    Important: Cut through the case as straight as possible because the motor cup must be reused. In order to prevent damage to the component, do not cut any deeper than necessary to remove the motor cup.

  3. Cut out the blower motor using a utility knife in the narrow groove of the lower case.

    4. Object Number: 1203608 Size: SH
  4. Remove the blower motor.

    5. Object Number: 1598795 Size: SH
  5. Remove the blower motor nuts.
  6. Remove the blower motor from the blower motor cup.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1598795 Size: SH
  1. Install the new blower motor to the blower motor cup.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the blower motor nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2.4 N·m (21 lb in).


    Object Number: 1598783 Size: SH
  3. Install the motor blower seal to the blower motor service ring.
  4. Install the blower motor.
  5. Install the blower motor attachment ring.
  6. Install the blower motor screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  7. Install the blower motor wire harness connector.
  8. Install the right closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Right Side.