Hello everyone,
Whilst there are several threads about the Resistor pack replacement, I could not find a step by step guide for noobs like me, so when I replaced mine today, I took photos along the way. The symptoms I had were, the fan only working on settings 3 and 4 indicating the pack was faulty as opposed to replacing the thermal fuse. I did replace the thermal fuse in the previous week but to no avail and having replaced the whole pack (£45) I now have a fan that works on all settings.
I have a 57 plate t5 and the Resistor pack is down on the passenger side in the footwell
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The first task using a stardrive size t20 is to remove the three screws from the lower panel.
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When removing the panel note the locating lugs for when you re-assemble both the lower and upper panel.
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Once the lower panel is removed, then starting from the left hand side, first of all using a screwdriver, gently, taking care not to damage the panels, remove the end piece. You will need to open the door for this.
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Once this panel is removed, you can see the first of the screws to remove the upper panel.
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Next remove the small facia alongside the airbag.
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This exposes the next screw to remove.
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working to the right, remove the fuse box cover.
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There are three more screws here.
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two there and the third on the other side.
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Once these are removed the panel will be free to drop down. Note the lower locating lug for reassembly, just like in the lower panel and the upper push in connectors.
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You now have access to the offending item and will need a 5.5mm socket.
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Once removed from the housing, carefully unplug and replace with the new part.
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Re-aasembly is the reverse of removal, take care to locate the lugs of the panels in the receiving holes or it will not fit back together very well.
Now, if anyone has a pictorial guide of hour to fix the sliding door locking mechanism, I would be most grateful
Hope this is helpful and sorry the photos are side on
Whilst there are several threads about the Resistor pack replacement, I could not find a step by step guide for noobs like me, so when I replaced mine today, I took photos along the way. The symptoms I had were, the fan only working on settings 3 and 4 indicating the pack was faulty as opposed to replacing the thermal fuse. I did replace the thermal fuse in the previous week but to no avail and having replaced the whole pack (£45) I now have a fan that works on all settings.
I have a 57 plate t5 and the Resistor pack is down on the passenger side in the footwell
The first task using a stardrive size t20 is to remove the three screws from the lower panel.
When removing the panel note the locating lugs for when you re-assemble both the lower and upper panel.
Once the lower panel is removed, then starting from the left hand side, first of all using a screwdriver, gently, taking care not to damage the panels, remove the end piece. You will need to open the door for this.
Once this panel is removed, you can see the first of the screws to remove the upper panel.
Next remove the small facia alongside the airbag.
This exposes the next screw to remove.
working to the right, remove the fuse box cover.
There are three more screws here.
two there and the third on the other side.
Once these are removed the panel will be free to drop down. Note the lower locating lug for reassembly, just like in the lower panel and the upper push in connectors.
You now have access to the offending item and will need a 5.5mm socket.
Once removed from the housing, carefully unplug and replace with the new part.
Re-aasembly is the reverse of removal, take care to locate the lugs of the panels in the receiving holes or it will not fit back together very well.
Now, if anyone has a pictorial guide of hour to fix the sliding door locking mechanism, I would be most grateful
Hope this is helpful and sorry the photos are side on
