Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Control Module HVAC: Service and Repair
Front Blower Motor Power Module
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY
TO DISABLE THE AIR-BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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THE HEAT SINK FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR POWER MODULE MAY GET VERY HOT DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IF
THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS TURNED ON PRIOR TO SERVICING THE BLOWER MOTOR POWER MODULE, WAIT FIVE
MINUTES TO ALLOW THE HEAT SINK TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE
THIS PRECAUTION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the two wire harness connectors from the front blower motor power module.
Front Blower Motor Power Module
4. Remove the two screws that secure the front blower motor power module to the front HVAC housing and remove the power module.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the front blower motor power module into the front HVAC housing.
2. Install the two screws that secure the front blower motor power module to the front HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the two wire connectors to the front blower motor power module.
4. Install the glove box.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
