Blower Motor: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR 
    1. Remove the wire harness clamp and disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and blower motor.
      Fig 1: Removing Blower Motor
      G00889008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check that the motor operations smoothly.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the blower motor.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Blower Motor Operation
    G00889009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL BLOWER MOTOR 
    1. Install the blower motor with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the connector and wire harness clamp.
      Fig 3: Installing Blower Motor
      G00889010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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