Blower Motor Unit Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the glove box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (STI model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Control Module (ECM). >
Remove the blower motor unit assembly.
1. Release the claws, and then remove the grille assembly - ventilation RH.
2. Disconnect the blower motor relay and each connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Blower Motor Relay Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the bolts and nuts to remove blower motor unit assembly.
  NOTE: Remove the RH upper nut from the mounting portion of the grille assembly - ventilation RH.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Blower Motor Unit Assembly Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.