Blower Unit: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove Instrument Panel (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  2. Remove Air Duct (Duct Side) 
    1. Disconnect the connector and connector clamp.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Duct From A/C System
      G01178960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the screw.
    3. Release the 2 claws and pull out the air duct.
  3. Disconnect Wire Harness 
    1. Disconnect the connector and connector clamp.
      Fig 2: Locating Air Duct Connector Harness
      G01178961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the wire harness clamp and disconnect the connector.
    3. Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness Clamp & Disconnecting Connector
      G01178962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Remove Blower Unit 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
    2. Remove the bolt, screw and nut.
    3. Release the claw and remove the blower unit.
    Fig 4: Removing Blower Unit From A/C System
    G01178963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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