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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 DeVille 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the left and right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the front carpeting in order to access the rear ducts. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the ducts from the rear blower/IP center support assembly (1, 2).

    5. Object Number: 517275 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fasteners (3) retaining the rear blower/IP center support assembly (1, 2) to the floor.

    6. Object Number: 517277 Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear blower/IP center support assembly from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the rear blower motor.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear blower motor to the IP center support assembly.

    2. Object Number: 517277 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear blower/IP center support.

    3. Object Number: 517275 Size: SH
  3. Install the fasteners (3) that retain the rear blower/IP center support assembly (1, 2) to the vehicle floor

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Torque the fasteners (3) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the ducts to the rear blower/IP center support assembly.
  5. Install the front carpeting. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the left and right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the instrument panel (IP). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.