Fresh Air Blower -V2- With Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Note the general information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ADJUSTMENT MOTORS .

-- Place the right front seat as far towards the rear as possible.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the glove compartment, refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the quick release -2- with a screwdriver -1-.

Fig 1: Quick Release, Cover And Bracket

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-- Detach the cover -3- from the bracket -4- and remove it.

-- Disconnect the connector -C-.

Fig 2: Acoustic Cover, Bracket, Air Intake Housing And Connector With Connector Terminal Identification

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NOTE:

Press the locking mechanism down with a small screwdriver, for example, to release the connector.

-- Remove the bolts -A-.

WARNING:

There is a risk of burns.

If the Fresh Air Blower -V2- with the Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126- was in operation before the removal, it may be hot.
Do not touch the hot radiating surface of the Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-.

-- Remove the fresh air blower -B- from the air intake housing -E-.

CAUTION:

Fan wheel imbalance.

Do not grasp fan wheel of the Fresh Air Blower -V2-, force against the fan wheel or shifting the balancing weights fastened to fan wheel may cause imbalance and then problems during operation.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle version (the thickness and version of the foam under the floor covering in the area of the fresh air blower), it is not always possible to remove the fresh air blower from the air intake housing and reinstall it without crushing the fan wheel. However, the fresh air blower can be damaged by even a brief application of force.

If it is not possible to remove the fresh air blower from the air intake housing and reinstall it without crushing the fan wheel, the air intake housing must be removed, refer to AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .