Replacing the electric motor of the heater fan drive

Warning! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with the SRS Supplemental Safety System, better known as the airbag. Before doing any work near the pillow assembly or steering column, be sure to turn off the system to avoid injury as a result of accidental operation, - disconnect the negative first, then the positive cable from the battery and wait at least two minutes before proceeding with maintenance of components located near directional g-force sensors (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment). The insulation and connectors of the SRS wiring harness are bright yellow. Do not connect any diagnostic devices to this circuit!

Mirage Models

Removing

1. Heater fan installation details on Mirage models are shown in the illustrations.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!

3. Remove the right section of the lower finishing of the instrument panel (see chapter Body).

4. Remove the glove box assembly and its mounting frame (see chapter Body).

5. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the heater fan drive motor.

6. Disconnect and remove the resistive assembly.

7. Disconnect the vent tube of the drive motor.

8. Turn out fixing bolts and remove to the block of a driving motor. Replace fan impeller if necessary.

Installation

1. Install the drive motor assembly in its original place and screw in the mounting bolts.

2. Connect the electrical wiring to the motor.

3. Connect the ventilation tube.

Galant models 1993÷1993 issue

Removing

1. Heater fan installation details on Galant models 1990÷1993. issue shown in the illustration.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!

3. Remove the glove box retainer.

4. Open the lid of the glove box all the way and unscrew the lower screws securing the assembly. Remove the glove box.

5. Remove the right section of the lower finishing of the instrument panel (see chapter Body).

Note. Please note that some of the mounting screws are covered with decorative covers that must first be removed.

6. Remove the air supply hose to the front passenger's foot well.

7. Disconnect the 10-pin connector on the back of the glove box mounting frame. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the box light sensor-switch (also mounted on mounting frame).

8. Turn out four fixing bolts and remove an assembly frame of a ware box.

9. Disconnect the small air hose from the fan motor to the fan shroud.

10. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the drive motor.

11. Turn out three fixing bolts and remove assembly of the fan from a casing. If necessary, loosen the nut and remove the impeller.

Installation

1. Carefully inspect the casing from the inside, removing debris and foreign objects from it that could interfere with the rotation of the impeller.

2. Assess the condition of the gasket, replace if necessary.

3. Install the heater fan in its original place. Screw in and tighten the fixing bolts.

4. Connect the ventilation hose and wiring to the drive motor.

5. Install glove box mounting frame and connect both electrical connectors to it (10-pin and 1-pin).

6. Install the duct.

7. Establish section of the lower furnish of the panel of devices, - trace correctness of installation and reliability of snapping of all clamps.

8. Establish a ware box with a persistent clamp.

9. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

Galant models 1994÷2000 issue

Removing

1. Heater fan installation details on Galant models 1994÷2000. issue shown in the illustrations.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!

3. Turn out three fixing screws and remove the lower section of finishing of the panel of devices (see chapter Body).

4. On models equipped with an air conditioning system, remove the compressor module.

5. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the heater fan drive motor.

6. Remove the three mounting screws and remove the fan assembly from the shroud.

Installation

1. Carefully inspect the casing from the inside, removing debris and foreign objects from it that could interfere with the rotation of the impeller.

2. Install the heater fan in its original place. Screw in and tighten the fixing bolts.

3. Connect the wiring to the drive motor.

4. At the corresponding complete set of the car establish the compressor K/V module.

5. Establish section of the lower furnish of the panel of devices, - trace correctness of installation and reliability of snapping of all clamps.

6. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

Diamante Models

Removing

1. The heater fan installation details on Diamante models are shown in the illustrations.

2. Disable airbags (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).

3. Remove the right section of the bottom finishing of the panel of devices and a sleeve of an air duct.

4. Remove the glove box lock striker, glove box assembly and outer casing. Remove the screw located under the assembly.

5. Give fixture of a casing of the evaporator.

6. Remove the circulation switching motor assembly.

7. Remove PCM, support bracket and MFI control relay.

8. Remove the right lower instrument panel bracket.

9. Disconnect the molded hose from the fan assembly.

10. Remove the fan assembly.

11. If necessary, give the fixing nut and remove the impeller.

Installation

1. Check drive pump shaft for signs of bending. Assess the condition of the gasket. Thoroughly clean all parts of the assembly, blow out the air duct.

2. Attach the fan impeller to the drive pump shaft.

3. Install the assembly in its regular place.

4. Connect the molded hose and wiring to the motor.

5. Screw in a bolt of fastening of a casing of the evaporator.

6. Establish the right lower arm of the panel of devices.

7. Install PCM, support bracket and MFI control relay.

8. Install the recirculation switch damper motor assembly.

9. Screw in the screw located under assembly of a ware box, then establish a ware box - operate in an order, the return to an order of dismantle of components.

10. Establish the lower section of finishing of the panel of devices/sleeve of an air duct.

11. Connect the negative cable to the battery. Check the functioning of the automatic air conditioning system (climate control).