Jeep Repair: Blower resistor, passive restraint systems, blower motor resistor


Question
Where is the blower motor resistor on a 1999 Jeep Wangler located? Thank you for any help.

Answer
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the kick cover from the heater-A/C housing. See Kick Cover in this group for the procedures.
Pull out the lock on the blower motor resistor wire harness connector to unlock the connector latch Blower Motor Resistor Remove/Install
Depress the latch on the blower motor resistor wire harness connector and unplug the connector from the resistor.
Remove the two screws that secure the resistor to the heater-A/C housing.
Remove the resistor from the heater-A/C housing.
Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in lbs.)