Recirculation Control Motor Replacement: Removal

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  3. Remove the climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ )
  4. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the recirculation control motor (B) Remove the self-tapping screws and the recirculation control motor from the blower unit
Fig 1: Identifying Recirculation Control Motor And 7P Connector
G05988706Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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