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- Posted on Feb 03, 2011
Re: I need to replace a blower motor on a 1998 GMC Sierra...
To Remove:
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the glove compartment from the instrument panel.
- Remove the front screw from the right door sill plate.
- Remove the right kick panel trim.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the powertrain control module (PCM), as needed. Remove the PCM and mounting bracket if equipped with a diesel engine.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor.
- Remove the bolt from the right lower instrument panel support.
- Remove the blower motor cover.
- Remove the blower motor cooling tube.
- Remove the blower motor mounting flange screws.
- Carefully pull the blower motor forward in order to avoid distorting the fan and pry back on the right side of the instrument panel to as necessary to remove the blower motor.
To Install:
- Guide the blower motor assembly into position. Avoid catching the blower fan on any protruding parts.
- Install the blower motor mounting screws.
- Install the blower motor cooling tube and blower motor cover.
- Install the bolt in the right lower instrument panel support.
- Connect the electrical connectors, as necessary.
- Install the mounting bracket and the powertrain control module (PCM) if removed.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the PCM, as necessary.
- Install the right kick panel trim.
- Install the screw into the front door sill plate.
- Install the glove box in the instrument panel.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Check the operation of the blower motor.
Testimonial: "Followed the procedure accordingly and all went well. The toughest part was the removal of the blower motor cover. thanks"
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