Rear Air Mix Control Motor Replacement

2008 Honda Odyssey EXSECTION Rear Air Mix Control Motor Replacement
  1. Remove the right rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
  2. Remove the wire harness clip (A), the clip (B) and remove the side duct (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Duct And Wire Harness Clip
    G05526438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the bolts, then hang the rear junction box (A) down.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Junction Box With Bolts
    G05526439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the clamp (A), then remove the bolt and clamp (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Clamp
    G05526440Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts, then pivot the rear HVAC unit.
    Fig 4: Rear HVAC Unit Bolts With Torque Specification
    G05526441Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the rear air mix control motor (B), then remove the self-tapping screws and the rear air mix control motor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Air Mix Control Motor Connector And Self-Tapping Screws
    G05526442Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.
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