Module, Power, Blower Motor: Removal
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
The blower motor power module may get very hot during normal operation. If the blower motor was turned on prior to servicing the power module, wait at least five minutes to allow the module heat sink to cool before performing diagnosis or service. Failure to take this precaution may result in possible serious injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the 12-volt negative battery cable.
- Power down the high-voltage system. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Remove the passenger side silencer panel. Refer to PANEL, SILENCER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the screw (2) that secures the passenger side console closeout cover (1).
- Using Trim Stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the console closeout cover rear retaining clips.
- Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage the front retaining tab and remove the cover.
- Remove the recirculation door actuator. Refer to ACTUATOR, RECIRCULATION DOOR, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the three wire harness connectors (5) from the blower motor power module (4), located at the right front of the HVAC housing (2).
- Remove the two screws (1 and 3) that secure the blower motor power module to the HVAC housing and remove the power module.