The SRS system should always be disarmed before performing dash related repairs, otherwise physical injury or component damage could occur. On some models of the Accord and Prelude, removing the blower motor might necessitate taking out the air conditioning evaporator. To access the blower motor, discharging the A/C system might be required. Legal implications associated with discharging A/C systems without the proper EPA certification and equipment suggest that only a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) trained, and EPA certified technician using approved equipment should service your vehicle's A/C components. If you aren't certified or lack the necessary equipment, have your vehicle's A/C system discharged at an approved repair facility before beginning any repair procedure. For the Accord 1996-97 models, the front blower motor is in the front passenger's right side foot well area. To replace it, if more room is needed, remove the front passenger's right side lower kick panel. Detach the negative battery cable, remove the glove box door and frame. On models without A/C, remove the self-tapping screws from the heater duct. On those with A/C, take out the evaporator. Detach electrical connectors from the blower motor, remove fasteners on its mounting flange, and take the motor out downwards from the blower unit. Installation follows the reverse of the removal process. Check for air leaks afterwards. For the Prelude 1996 models, detach the negative battery cable, take out the glove box and frame, remove the heater duct screws on models without A/C, and for those with A/C, remove the evaporator. Disconnect all electrical connections from the blower motor, remove the blower resistor, recirculation motor, two nuts from the bolts, then pull out the blower unit. Installation follows the removal's reverse process. Again, check for air leaks. Removing the heater core may necessitate taking out the dashboard and the air conditioner evaporator. Only MVAC trained and EPA certified technicians using approved equipment should service the A/C components due to the legal implications. If you choose to service the heater core without the necessary certifications, have the A/C system discharged at an approved facility first. For the heater core procedure: Take your vehicle to an approved facility and discharge the A/C system. Record your vehicle's radio anti-theft code, disconnect the negative battery cable, and let the engine cool if coolant temperature is above 100F. From under the hood, locate the heater control valve on the lower passenger's side firewall area, turn it to the open position, and ensure it's in the full hot position. Drain the engine coolant, remove the heater control valve, place a drain pan below the heater hoses at the firewall, and remove them. Take off the nut attached to the stud through the firewall, then remove the dashboard assembly, heater duct, and heater unit from the firewall. Remove screws and bracket, then take the heater core out of the housing. Installation is the reverse of removal. For the heater water control valve: Turn the ignition switch to ON, set the heater temperature to full hot, then switch OFF. Drain the coolant, or clamp the two heater hoses. Squeeze the hose clamp ends, slide the clamps off the heater valve, place a drain pan below, remove the control valve cable clamp and cable, take out the heater hoses and the control valve. Installation is the reverse of removal. Air Conditioning Components: Repair or service is not covered due to risks of personal injury or death, environmental damage, and legal considerations. Only MVAC trained and EPA certified technicians should service these components. If your vehicle's A/C system uses R-12 refrigerant and needs recharging, it can be converted to R-134a. For control cables: Locate the heater control valve under the hood and disconnect the temperature control cable. Set the climate control temperature to MAXCOOL with the ignition switched ON. Reconnect the cable to the air mix control arm assembly under the dash, ensuring it's flush against the stop. Access the heater control valve under the hood, move the valve arm away from the firewall, attach the cable end, hold the valve arm in the fully closed position, clamp the cable into the heater control valve, and test for operation. For adjustment, open the clamp and disconnect the heater control valve cable from the arm under the hood. Position the temperature control at MAXCOOL, turn the air mix control arm counterclockwise, attach the air mix control cable, snap it into the cable clamp, turn the control valve to the fully closed position, gently pull on the cable housing to remove any slack, and insert the cable into the clamp. For the control panel: Remove the center trim panel, detach the air mix control cable from the heater unit, remove panel retaining screws, pull the heater control panel from the dash, detach the wiring connectors, and then remove the heater control panel. Installation is the reverse of removal.
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