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Blower Unit Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the glove box housing (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
  2. Remove the bolts and the glove box frame (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Frame And Bolts
    G05968445Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Cut the plastic cross brace (A) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown, and discard it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Cross Brace
    G05968446Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor and the power transistor, then remove the wire harness clips (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clips And Connectors
    G05968447Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) from the recirculation control motor, then remove the self-tapping screws, the mounting nuts, and the blower unit (B).
    Fig 4: Blower Unit And Connector With Torque Specifications
    G05968448Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.