Captiva

Blower Motor Resistor Replacement

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.





Note: The left-hand drive is shown. The right-hand drive is similar.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the resistor.
4. Remove the mount screws from the resistor.
5. Remove the resistor from the heater/air distributor case by gently pulling the resistor downward.

1. Install the new resistor into the heater/air distributor case with the screws and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
2. Connect the electrical connector at the resistor.
3. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
4. Confirm the correct performance of the blower.
5. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .