Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair

Blower Resistor Removal and Installation

Blower Resistor Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Glove Box Removal.
3. Remove the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Removal.
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.

Blower Resistor Installation

1. Install the new resistor into the heater/air distributor case with the screws.

Tighten:
Tighten the blower motor resistor screws to 6 N.m (53 lb.in).

2. Connect the electrical connector at the resistor.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Confirm the proper performance of the blower.
5. Replace the footwell upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Removal.




6. Replace the glove box. Refer to Glove Box Removal.