Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Blower Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: 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 BATTERY NEGATIVE (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 AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Fig.2 Blower Motor (Housing Removed From Vehicle)
2. Pinch the connector retainer and unplug the blower motor wire harness from the blower motor.
3. Remove the three screws that secure the blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the HVAC housing, using either a T-25 Torx head or
flat-bladed screwdriver.
4. Lower the blower motor and wheel from the HVAC housing.
Fig.3 Blower Motor Wheel Remove/Install