Blower Resistor: 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 LH finish panel.
  5. Remove lower cover. See step 22 underREMOVAL under INSTRUMENT PANEL.
  6. Remove no. 4 heater to register duct.
  7. Remove blower resistor.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and blower resistor.
      Fig 1: Locating Screws For Removal Of Blower Resistor
      G01091031Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Inspect blower resister resistance.
    Fig 2: Displaying Resistor
    G01091033Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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