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Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor: Removal

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NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
NOTE: Seat backrest blower motor without snorkel shown, unless otherwise called out.
NOTE: Methods are common among all options unless otherwise specified.

  1. 1.

    Move the front seat to the full upward position.
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  1. 2.

    Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

  1. 3.

    Detach the electrical connector retainers and position the wire harnesses aside.
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  1. 4.

    NOTE: Seat backrest blower motor with snorkel shown.

    1. 1.

      Detach the backrest cover straps.

    1. 2.

      If equipped, route the backrest cover straps through the backrest blower motor snorkel.

    1. 3.

      Position the backrest cover upward.
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  1. 5.

    NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in the installation.

    Detach the backrest cover lower J-clip.

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  1. 6.

    NOTE: Seat backrest blower motor with snorkel shown.
    NOTE: For installation of a backrest blower motor with snorkel, note the routing of the snorkel.

    Detach the hook-and-loop retainer and position the backrest cover strap aside.

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  1. 7.

    NOTE: To install, gradually alternate the left and right seat backrest cover zippers to prevent damage to the seat backrest cover.

    1. 1.

      Unzip the backrest cover zipper on each side.

    1. 2.

      Position the backrest cover upward.
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  1. 8.

    If equipped with a multi-contour seat, remove the tie strap.
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  1. 9.

    Release the wire harness retainer and disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
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  1. 10.

    Disconnect the blower motor manifold from the backrest cushion.
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  1. 11.

    NOTE: The backrest cover and foam have been removed for clarity.

    Remove the blower motor.

    1. 1.

      Release the blower motor horizontal retainer.

    1. 2.

      Release the blower motor vertical retainers.
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