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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006OPTRA (CANADA) L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0L
Blower Motor: Service and Repair
2006 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Blower Motor 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. Remove the carpet to prevent stains.
4. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector and resistor connector.
5. Remove the screws that secure the motor to the heater/air distributor case.
6. Remove the motor, the seal, and the shock mount pads from the heater/air distributor case by gently pulling the motor straight down and out.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the blower motor and the seal with the shock mount pads in the heater/air distributor case. Hold the blower motor in position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the screws to secure the blower motor to the heater/air distributor case.
Tighten the blower motor retaining screws to 1.2 Nm (11 lb in).
3. Connect the blower motor electrical connector and resistor connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Confirm that the blower motor operates properly.
6. 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.