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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRCLIMATE CONTROL - DATC
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Climate Control - DATC
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Climate Control - DATC
Blower Motor
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Removal
1. Remove the 3RH (Right Hand) lower instrument panel insulator retainers and the RH (Right Hand) lower instrument panel insulator.
2. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
3. Depressor the 2 retaining tabs and detach the blower motor vent tube from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
4. NOTE: The blower motor vent tube must be completely detached from the heater core and evaporator core housing to allow the blower motor to be rotated.
Rotate the blower motor counterclockwise to detach it from the heater core and evaporator core housing and remove the blower motor.
Installation
1. Install the blower motor and rotate clockwise to attach it to the heater core and evaporator core housing.
2. Install the blower motor vent tube to the heater core and evaporator core housing.
3. Connect the blower motor electrical connector.
4. Install the RH (Right Hand) lower instrument panel insulator and the 3 RH (Right Hand) lower instrument panel insulator retainers.
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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.