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Electrical Component Locator: Motors

NOTE: All engine specific components listed in the following tables below apply to the 2.0L only. Component location information for the 3.6L engine is not supplied by the manufacturer. For additional information regarding 3.6L components, see appropriate system repair article.
MOTORS LOCATION

Component Location
Air Flow Flap Motor (9) Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Central Air Flap Motor (30) Behind center of dash. See Figure.
Closing Assist Motor (Rear Lid) At rear lid latch assembly. See Figure.
Defroster Flap Motor (28) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Door Central Locking Lock Unit (Driver's) (11) Rear of driver's door. See Figure.
Door Central Locking Lock Unit (Front Passenger's) (5) Rear of front passenger's door. See Figure.
Door Central Locking Lock Unit (Left Rear) (9) Rear of left rear door. See Figure.
Door Central Locking Lock Unit (Right Rear) (7) Rear of right rear door. See Figure.
Fresh Air Blower (12) Under right side of dash. See Figure.
Indirect Ventilation Flap Motor (32) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Intake Flap Motor Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Leak Detection Pump In right rear wheelwell.
Left Temperature Flap Motor (29) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Motor (Rear Lid Control Module) Integral to rear lid control module. See Figure.
Motor (Rear Lid Control Module 2) Integral to rear lid control module 2. See Figure.
Parking Brake Motor (Left) On left rear brake caliper. See Figure.
Parking Brake Motor (Right) On right rear brake caliper. See Figure.
Rear Lid Lock Unit Bottom center of rear lid door. See Figure.
Rear Lid Opening Motor In rear lid lock assembly. See Figure.
Recirculation Flap Motor (10) Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Recirculation Pump On lower left side of engine. See Figure.
Right Temperature Flap Motor (22) Behind center of dash. See Figure.
Starter On left side of engine. See Figure.
Windshield Wiper Motor Integral to wiper motor control module. See Figure.