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Puma 1998 (06.1997-12.2001)

Heating and Ventilation - Blower Motor Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Separator, quick-fit coupling 5/8" (black)

412-038 (34-003)
Materials
Name
Specification
O-rings
(green) 
Adhesive butyl rubber strips (6 off, if required)
 
Sealer (if required)
 

Removal

Vehicles with air conditioning
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Observe the Health and Safety regulations for working with refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section  100-00 General Information.
    Drain the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00 Climate Control System - General Information.
All vehicles
  1. Detach the coolant expansion tank.
    • Remove the single screw.
    • Unhook the coolant expansion tank from its bracket.
Vehicles with diesel engine
  1. Release the air cleaner intake pipe.
    • Undo the hose clip.
    • Lay the intake pipe to one side.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension.
    • Remove the rubber seal.
    • Unclip the cover of the central junction box (CJB).
    • Remove the single screw.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension (continued).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Disconnect the plug.

  1. Remove the bulkhead extension (continued).
    • Remove the single screw.
Vehicles with air conditioning
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Seal the evaporator and refrigerant lines with plugs.
    Disconnect the refrigerant lines.
All vehicles
  1. Remove the pollen filter housing.

  1. Remove the blower motor cover.

  1. Remove the blower motor.
    • Unscrew the bolts.
    • Separate the connector located in the passenger footwell.
    • Pull out the grommet together with the wire and the plug.

Installation

All Vehicles
  1. Install the blower motor.
NOTE:
NOTE:Perform steps 2 and 3 only if water is entering through the pollen filter on the bulkhead.
  1. Thoroughly clean the area around the pollen filter opening on the bulkhead.

  1. Apply a layer of sealer (see "Materials") approx. 10 mm thick to the horizontal top face around the pollen filter opening.
  1. Install the remaining components in reverse order.
Vehicles with air conditioning
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Before connecting the refrigerant lines, fit them with new O-rings. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil before fitting them.
    Evacuate the air conditioning system and fill it. For additional information, refer to Section  412-00 Climate Control System - General Information.
All vehicles
  1. Check the operation of the heating and air conditioning system (if fitted).

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