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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Blower Motor and Fan Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the key from the ignition switch in order to ensure that the ignition switch will remain OFF.
  2. Remove the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    3. Object Number: 282924 Size: SH
  3. Remove the blower motor bolts (2).

    4. Remove the blower motor (3).

  4. Inspect the blower motor terminals for corrosion.

    5. Perform the following tasks as necessary:

    • Clean the corrosion from the terminals.
    • Replace the blower motor.
  5. Inspect the flange of the blower motor for any damage or distortion which could cause an air leak.

    6. Repair the flange of the blower motor as necessary.

  6. Inspect the blower motor fan for damage and distortion.

    7. Perform the following tasks as necessary:

    • Repair the blower motor fan.
    • Replace the blower motor fan.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 282924 Size: SH
  1. Install the blower motor (3) using the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Guide the blower motor (3) into position.

    Do not catch the blower motor fan on the protruding parts.

    1.2. Install the blower motor bolts (2).

    Tighten
    Tighten the blower motor bolts (2) to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

  2. Install the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Check the blower for proper operation.