Blower Motor Installation: Notes

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Notes
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  1. Install the SST  to the blower motor. See SST Installation Note .
  2. Install the blower motor with the SST (49 B061 015)  installed, to the A/C unit. See BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLATION NOTE .
  3. Install the blower motor cover from the driver's side. See BLOWER MOTOR COVER INSTALLATION NOTE .
  4. Remove the SST (49 B061 015)  from the blower motor.
  5. Connect the blower motor connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting Blower Motor Connector
    G00975585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the blower motor cooling pipe.
    Fig 2: Installing Blower Motor Cooling Pipe
    G00975586Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the air guide.
  8. Connect the resistor connector.
  9. Install the lower panel. See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the front side trim. See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the front scuff plate. See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the hood release lever from the lower panel. See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the blower case with the intake door at FRESH. See BLOWER CASE INSTALLATION NOTE .
  14. Connect the air intake actuator connector.
  15. Install the following parts:
    1. Auto leveling control module. See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Car-navigation unit. See CAR-NAVIGATION SYSTEM .
    3. PJB and PJB bracket. See FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS .
    4. Glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    5. Decoration panel. See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    6. Front scuff plate (RH). See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    7. Front side trim (RH). See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
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