2009 Acura CSX Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Blower Unit Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Remove the passenger's dashboard trim (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  3. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Remove the harness clips (A), the bolts, and the glove box frame (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Frame With Harness Clips And Bolts
    G05988714Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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 In Glove Box Cutting Area
    G05988715Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Release the wire from its harness clip (A), then remove the self-tapping screws, and the passenger's heater duct (B)
    Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Heater Duct And Harness Clip
    G05988716Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) from the blower motor, and detach the wire harness clips (B)
    Fig 4: Identifying Blower Motor And Wire Harness Clips
    G05988717Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the self-tapping screws and disconnect the climate control unit connector (A), and recirculation control motor connector (B)
    Fig 5: Identifying Climate Control Unit Connector And Recirculation Control Motor Connector
    G05988718Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the right engine compartment harness connector (C205) (A) and harness clips (B) Remove the mounting nuts, and the blower unit (C)
    Fig 6: Right Engine Compartment Harness Connector (C205), Harness Clips And Mounting Nuts With Torque Specification
    G05988719Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal Make sure that there are no air leaks
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