On 1/3/05 5:05 AM, "Warren Woods" <WTWoods@AOL.COM> wrote: > I have a '91 Carat. The heater blower is showing signs of age and I'm > worried it'll die before warm weather returns. I have no idea how to get at > it. > The manual is no help. > > Does anyone know how to get it out? > > WTW > > If you mean the front heater. Remove the dash or at least get it loose and lifted up about 8 inches. When removing the dash you will also have to remove the two headless bolts holding the steering wheel to the dash, be careful of the steering column joint down below. You will also have to remove a small trim piece next to the steering column that helps hold the air diverter section in front of the shifter (standard) Then remove the four screws and cables and hoses to remove the section with the core and blower motors Then there are metal clips all around the center edge. Carefully remove these. The two halves may or may not not come apart. If they donΉt then the factory seal is still on it and you will need to work a utility knife into the seam and slowly work your way around breaking the little bead areas until it pops apart. You can now get to the resistor and the two blower motors and the core. And probably another few little things I missed like disconnecting the holders for the glove box and levers and knobs and instrument cluster etc. jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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