Blower Motor Linear Controller: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Remove glove compartment parts  .
  2. Remove lower NO. 2 finish panel  .
  3. Remove lower center cover  .
  4. Remove lower left side finish panel  .
  5. Remove No. 4 heater to register duct  .
  6. Remove blower motor linear controller  .
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and blower motor linear controller. See Figure.
  7. Inspect blower motor linear controller .
  8. Install blower motor linear controller  :
    1. Install the blower motor linear controller with the 2 screws. See Figure.
    2. Connect the connector.
  9. Install No. 4 heater to register duct  .
  10. Install lower left side finish panel  .
  11. Install lower center cover  .
  12. Install lower No. 2 finish panel  .
  13. Install glove compartment parts  .
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