[s-cars] Blower Motor R&R

[Peter Schulz]

Richard:

I've never had to resort to Fred's puller - but then none of the cars that I have worked on had the heater boxes sealed to the firewall with butyl tape or silicone.

My advice is to make sure that you have first disconnected the ducting under the dash completely, then gently pry around the edge of the heater box where it meets the firewall.
You might need to get a retractable knife blade inserted to cut away some of the seal.  Once you get the box to start pulling away, keep gently pulling the box away from the firewall until it releases.

I have used a nail puller/pry bar in the past to help.

Good luck!

-Peter

-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1993 S4 Silver/Black (parts car)
1993 S4 Black/Black
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 CQ Silver/Black
1991 CQ Silver/Platinum (eS2 recipient) 




On Jan 29, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Richard N. Harris wrote:

> Good folks,
> 
> 
> 
> I've grown tired of driving around in the winter without heat.  So, I
> decided to replace the blower motor by using Fred Munro's most excellent
> write-up.   I am at the stage where the blower housing needs lifting to
> remove the motor, but can't get the housing to budge.  I don't have the
> suggested tool.
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions on alternative methods or tools that can be used to lift the
> housing?  Anyone willing to loan the tool?
> 
> 
> 
> Here's a link to the write-up: http://12v.org/urs/HVACblowerRR.pdf
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> 
> P.S. Shout out to Fred Munro for this write-up and others used over the last
> 8 years. 
> 
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-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)