Air-con fan motor making loud noise, how do I expose it or replace it.

1997 GMC SONOMA
92,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOROVIEJO1979
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A piece of plastic tube fell into the air con vent and now the fan motor makes a loud noise when you turn on the fan. It will subside after a while but will continue again when you make a turn or come to a stop! Where do I locate the fan motor and how do I get in there to remove this plastic?
Aug 9, 2014 at 8:17 AM
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HMAC300
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take the fan motor out and remove the piece of plastic
Aug 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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JDL
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Just to add, looking under the hood, passenger side rear, can you see the blower motor? If not, you will have to follow some cut lines, like gmac says.

My info says you may have to remove coolant recovery reservoir and vcm.

I wasn't trying to butt in, I just happened to be looking up info on this vehicle. Have a good day.
Aug 9, 2014 at 11:12 AM
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TOROVIEJO1979
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Thanks, your answer is very helpful. I have located the fan, just where you said it was.
Aug 9, 2014 at 4:03 PM
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TOROVIEJO1979
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You are a genius and didn't know it.
Aug 9, 2014 at 4:07 PM
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JDL
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Hope you get it going your way.
Aug 10, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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TOROVIEJO1979
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JDL, your advise is very helpful. Thanks.
Aug 10, 2014 at 2:59 PM