Fresh Air Blower -V2-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Remove the front passenger side footwell vent -3-. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Detach the quick release (screw or clip) -1- using a screwdriver (or pliers).

NOTE:

There are different ways of securing the cover -2- (screw or clip -1-). Replace the clip version, if necessary. Refer to the Parts Information.

Pry the clip version out, for example, with pliers or a screwdriver.

-- Remove the cover -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-, if equipped.

-- Lift the securing tab -4- and turn the fresh air blower -1- clockwise -arrow-.

-- Remove the fresh air blower from the evaporator housing lower section.

CAUTION:

Fan wheel imbalance.

Do not grasp the fan wheel of the Fresh Air Blower -V2-. The effect of force on the fan wheel or shifting the balancing weights fastened to the fan wheel may cause imbalance and then complaints during operation.