| Components |

| 1. Converter housing 2. Automatic transaxle case 3. Rear cover 4. Valve body cover | 5. Manual control lever 6. Air breather hose 7. Inhibitor switch 8. Solenoid valve connector |
Removal 1. Air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner") 2. Battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") 3.
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF” 2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 3and grounding terminal 7. 4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
Inspection 1. Measure terminal - to - terminal resistance of blower resistor. 2. If measure resistance isnot within specification, the blower resistor must be replaced. Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower cover (A) and then disconnect the connector (B).