Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner fan

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove CONTROLLER for blower.
Remove HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT .
Remove the left hand side CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove blower (2).

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Installation:

Position blower (2) correctly.

Tighten down screws (1).

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Required reworking:

Install CONTROLLER for blower.
Install HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Install the left hand side CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL