Heater and fresh air blower unit - removal and refitting

Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems / Heater and fresh air blower unit - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.

2 Remove the parcel shelf and insulation sheet on the underside of the facia panel on the passenger side.

3 The blower unit is mounted in the left-hand corner. Disconnect the wiring multi-connector (see illustration).

9.3 Blower unit and wiring connection

4 Release the retaining tab (carefully) then twist the blower unit in a clockwise direction and withdraw it from the housing (see illustration).

9.4 Blower unit withdrawal from housing

5 The wiring connection plate on the blower can be levered free by inserting a screwdriver blade under the retaining tab at the top.

6 If an ohmmeter is available, the thermo cut-out can be checked as shown.

7 Check that the blower wheel runs freely and that the air ducts are not blocked.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.