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How do you change the heater blower motor on a Taurus - Sable?

Tools and Materials Needed:

- Flat-head screwdriver

- Phillips-head screwdriver

- 10mm socket wrench

- 1/4-inch ratchet

Instructions:

1. Disconnect the Battery:

- Open the hood of your car and locate the negative (black) battery terminal.

- Loosen the nut that holds the negative battery cable in place using the 10mm socket wrench and remove the cable from the battery terminal.

2. Remove the Glove Box:

- Open the glove box and remove its contents.

- Squeeze the tabs on both sides of the glove box to release it and pull it out.

3. Locate the Blower Motor:

- Look behind the glove box opening and you will see the blower motor housing.

4. Disconnect the Electrical Connectors:

- Locate the electrical connectors that are attached to the blower motor.

- Press the release tabs on the connectors and disconnect them.

5. Remove the Blower Motor Mounting Screws:

- Locate the screws that hold the blower motor in place.

- Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove these screws.

6. Remove the Blower Motor:

- Carefully remove the blower motor from its housing by pulling it towards you.

7. Install the New Blower Motor:

- Insert the new blower motor into its housing, aligning it with the mounting holes.

- Secure the blower motor in place using the screws that you removed earlier.

8. Reconnect the Electrical Connectors:

- Reconnect the electrical connectors to the blower motor by pressing them in until they click into place.

9. Replace the Glove Box:

- Slide the glove box back into its opening until it clicks into place.

10. Reconnect the Battery:

- Reattach the negative battery cable to the battery terminal and tighten the nut using the 10mm socket wrench.

11. Test the Blower Motor:

- Start your car and turn on the blower motor to make sure it's working properly.