Purpose
The blower unit switches between fresh air and recirculated air (FRESH/REC) and sends airflow into the cabin.
Function
Air is blown by the blower motor in the blower unit.
The blower unit switches the air intake port to FRESH or REC based on the position of the air intake door.
Construction
The blower motor consists of the following parts:
Blower motor
Air intake door
Air intake actuator
Air filter

Operation
When the blower motor rotates, air is taken in from the outside of the vehicle or the cabin.
The air taken in flows in the fresh air direction or recirculate direction according to the operation of the air intake link. The air intake port changes by the movement of the air intake door.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Basic System
Blower Unit Disassembly/AssemblyFront Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front bumper slider.
d. Front over fender.
3. Remove bolts A and fasteners B.
4. Remove bolts C.
5. Remove the front fender panel.
6. Install in the reverse ...
Rear Sash Molding Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new rear sash
molding.
1. When installing a new rear sash molding, follow the procedure ...
Ventilator Grille Removal/Installation
Side Ventilator Grille
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel..
3. Insert your hand from the area where the switch panel was installed, remove
the side ventilator grille in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while
detaching hooks A.
...