Blower Fan Controller Removal/Installation (Manual A/C)

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NOTE:

When removing the blower fan controller, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Blower Fan Controller

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Passenger-side side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Blower Fan Controller And Connector
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Rotate the blower fan controller (2) while pressing the tab (1).

Fig 3: Rotating Blower Fan Controller
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Remove the blower fan controller.

Fig 4: Identifying Blower Fan Controller
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Install in the reverse order of removal.