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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006OPTRA (CANADA) L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER MOTOR RESISTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0L
Blower Motor Resistor: Service and Repair
2006 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Blower Motor Resistor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Service and Repair in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the resistor.
4. Remove the mount screws from the resistor.
5. Remove the resistor from the heater/air distributor case by gently pulling the resistor downward.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the resistor into the heater/air distributor case with the screws.
Tighten the blower motor resistor screws to 1.2 Nm (11 lb in).
2. Connect the electrical connector at the resistor.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Confirm the proper performance of the blower.
5. Replace the glove box. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Service and Repair in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.