Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 675

Fig. 112: Removing The Dust & Pollen Filter Assembly From The Evaporator

3. Remove the filter (A) from the housing (B), and replace the filter.

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Fig. 113: Removing The Filter From The Housing & Replacing The Filter

4. Install the filter in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the

evaporator.

BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Remove the glove box and the passenger's kick panel (see GLOVE BOX

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the wire harness connector clips (A), the wire harness clip (B), and bolt. Cut the plastic cross

brace (C) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown.

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Fig. 114: Cutting The Plastic Cross Brace In The Glove Box Opening

3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor, the floor wire harness, and the recirculation

control motor, then remove the wire farness clips (B) and the connector clips (C). Remove the mounting
nuts, the mounting bolts and the blower unit (D).

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Fig. 115: Removing Blower Unit

4. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.

BLOWER UNIT COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

Note these items when overhauling the blower unit:

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The recirculation control motor (A), the blower motor (B), and the dust and pollen filter (C) can be
replaced without removing the blower unit.

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Before reassembly, make sure that the recirculation control linkage and doors move smoothly without
binding.

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After reassembly, make sure the recirculation control motor runs smoothly (see RECIRCULATION

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