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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Auxiliary Air Conditioning Blower Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 280417 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the cooling tube from the case and the motor.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the screws that retain the blower motor to the case.
  5. Remove the blower motor assembly from the case.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 280417 Size: SH
  1. Install the blower motor assembly to the case.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the screws that retain the blower motor to the case.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Install the cooling tube to the motor and to the case.
  5. Install the left body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.