How to Replace Blower Motor Resistor 2005-09 Chevy Equinox
Created on: 2017-01-16
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a bad or broken blower motor resistor on 08 Chevy Equinox
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step 1 :Removing the Blower Motor Resistor
- Remove the two 7mm screws securing the panel underneath the passenger side floor
- Remove the panel
- Disconnect the resistor connectors
- Remove the two 1/4 inch screws on either side
- Remove the resistor
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step 2 :Installing the Blower Motor Resistor
- Insert the resistor into place
- Tighten the 1/4 inch screws to the resistor
- Insert the panel into place
- Tighten the two 7mm screws to the panel
Tools needed
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1/4 Inch Socket
7mm Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to be working with our 2008 Chevy Equinox. We're going to show you how to remove and replace your blower motor resistor.
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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: 7mm socket and ratchet
Remove the two 7 millimeter screws, securing this panel underneath the passenger side floor. We'll do this using the 7 millimeter socket ratchet and extension. Once the two screws are removed, remove the panel from under the dash. You'll have to push it over to the passenger side to release it from its hook next to the blower motor. Remove the panel from the vehicle.
The blower motor resistor is located here all the way against the firewall under that cover. Push down, and release both connectors. Remove the two quarter-inch screws, one on either side. We'll do this with the socket and ratchet. Remove the blower motor resistor from the vehicle.
Reinstall the blower motor resistor. Start your two quarter-inch screws. Once you've got them in a couple of threads by hand, we'll finish tightening them up with the socket and ratchet. Reinstall the electrical connectors. Reinstall the under dash cover. Remember, it goes to the passenger side first. Then we'll have to pull it over and reinstall the two 7 millimeter screws. We'll start these by hand and then tighten them down with a socket and ratchet.
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