How to remove and install a new heater blower motor 2000 Saturn

Removal & Installation

1. Select the following settings:
   Turn the ignition ON Select Recirc in the OFF setting Turn the ignition OFF
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the wiper arm assemblies.
   CAUTION A sharp edge is revealed once the weatherstrip is removed.
4. Remove the weatherstrip at rear of the engine compartment.
5. Remove the cowl retaining nuts.
   
   
   

   Fig. Remove the cowl screen assembly
   

6. Remove the cowl screen assembly.
7. Rotate the locking tabs outward to release the filter assembly.
8. Remove the filter by lifting straight up.
   
   
   

   Fig. Remove the wiper module retaining bolts
   

9. Remove the wiper module retaining bolts.
10. Reposition the wiper module to the right.
11. Remove the filter housing attachment bolts.
12. Remove the filter housing.
13. Remove the blower motor housing:
14. Remove the blower motor housing screws
    
    
    

    Fig. Release the locking tabs and remove the fan housing
    

15. Release the locking tabs and remove the fan housing
16. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
17. Squeeze the bottom of the connector and pull downward.
18. Remove the blower motor assembly by lifting straight out.

1. Install the blower motor assembly into the module housing.
2. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
   NOTE The housing rib must fit into the slot in the HVAC module case.
3. Install the blower motor housing. Snap the left and right clip into place
4. Tighten the fan housing to blower motor housing screws to 9 inch lbs.(1 Nm).
   NOTE A new filter housing seal must be used whenever the filter housing is removed to prevent water from leaking into module.
5. Remove the filter housing seal using a small flat-blade screwdriver.
6. Install a new filter housing seal.
7. Install the filter housing.
8. Install the filter housing screws, and tighten the screws to 31 inch lbs.(3.5 Nm).
9. Position the wiper module.
10. Install the wiper module bolts, and tighten the bolts to 44 inch lbs.(5 Nm).
11. Install the passenger compartment air filter. Notice the air flow direction indicator printed on side of the filter.
12. Rotate the locking tabs on the filter housing inward to secure the air filter in place.
13. Install the cowl screen.
14. Install the cowl screen nuts, and tighten the nuts to 9 inch lbs.(1 Nm).
15. Close filter access door.
16. Install the weatherstrip at rear of the engine compartment.
17. Install the wiper arm assemblies.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
2. Remove the lower blower motor cover retaining screws.
   
   
   

   Fig. Remove the lower blower motor cover
   

3. Remove the lower blower motor cover.
4. Remove the blower motor nuts.
   NOTE Cut through the case as straight as possible because the motor cup must be replaced.
5. In order to prevent damage to the component, do not cut any deeper than necessary to remove the motor cup.
6. Remove the blower motor and cup from the lower case by cutting through the case between the circular ribs around the motor with a sharp utility knife.
7. Release the blower motor retaining tab and remove the motor from the cup.
   

1. Install the blower motor into the motor cup that was cut out of the lower case.
   
   

   Fig. Install the blower motor (1) into the motor cup (2) that was cut out of the lower case
   

2. Install the blower motor nuts, and tighten the nuts to 21 inch lbs.(2.4 Nm).
3. Attach the service ring to the motor cup with the screws included in the kit, and tighten the screws to 15 inch lbs.(1.8 Nm).
4. Install the blower motor and service ring into the HVAC module using the screws included in the kit. Make certain the blower motor electrical connector is pointing rearward in the vehicle, and tighten the screws to 15 inch lbs.(1.8 Nm).
5. Install the lower blower motor cover.
6. Install the lower blower motor cover retaining screws, and tighten the screws to 15 inch lbs.(1.8 Nm).
7. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.