1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument panel sub-assembly w/ passenger airbag assembly (See page IP-5).
2. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.1

(a) Remove the clip and the heater to foot duct No. 1.
3. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Stereo Compartment Amplifier) (See page AV-173)
4. REMOVE ECM (See page ES-498)
5. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the 2 clamps, the 2 nuts and the wire harness.

(b) Remove the bolt, the 2 screws and the nut.
(c) Remove the blower assembly.
Blower unit
DisassemblyEngine Coolant Temperature Circuit
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built into the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, of
which the resistance value
varies according to the ECT.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those
of the Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) sensor.
HINT:
When any ...
Check component status
(a) Compare the test value with the minimum test limit
(MIN LIMIT) and maximum test limit (MAX LIMIT).
(b) If the test value is between the minimum test limit
and maximum test limit, the component is
functioning normally. If not, the component is
malfunctioning. The test value is usually sign ...
Disassembly
1. HOLD VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, hold the vane pump assembly in a vise.
SST 09630-00014 (09631-00132)
2. REMOVE POWER STEERING SUCTION PORT UNION
(a) Remove the bolt and the power steering suction port
union from the vane pump front housing.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove ...