Blower Motor Replacement

Tiny
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Heater problem


I am in the middle of replacing a blower motor on a 2002 cadillac deville it is a 1st design. I have the old one out, which did not come easy, I am have serious trouble getting the new one in due to the tight space, I can not seem to figure out the trick to getting this in without damaging it. Please Help!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 11:31 PM

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Tiny
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower1_8.jpg


1.Remove the right side sound insulator.
2.Pull back the carpet near the blower motor.
3.Remove the IP compartment.
4.Remove the dash integration module from the bracket.
5.Remove the two rear dash integration module bracket fasteners.
6.Reposition the dash integration module bracket in order to remove the blower motor.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower2_9.jpg


7.Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the blower motor.
8.Remove the blower motor retaining fasteners (1).
9.Rotate and remove the blower motor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower3_3.jpg



*Rotate the blower motor in order to install the blower motor into the housing.

1.Install the blower motor into the blower motor housing.
2.Ensure that the blower motor gasket is properly aligned. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3.Install the blower motor retaining screws (1). Tighten Tighten the screws to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in ).
4.Connect the electrical connector (2) to the blower motor.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_blower4_1.jpg


5.Reposition the dash integration module bracket to its original position.
6.Install the 2 rear dash integration module bracket fasteners.
7.Install the dash integration module.
8.Install the IP compartment.
9.Reposition the carpet.
10.Install the right side sound insulator.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 11:49 PM
Tiny
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No matter how I twist or angle to get it in it seams impossible. Is there a good way you could describe how to do that.

P.S. Thanks for answering so quickly and the great diagrams and info
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 11:56 PM
Tiny
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Heater fan not blowing any air. Dealer says dash has to be pulled to get at it. Big $$
any other approach or way to cut costs?
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Was the problem already diagnosed as a bad blower motor? If so then yes you will have to go into the dash to replace it. If not then start diagnostic testing with checking out your fuses and blower motor relay.
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
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MATT4477
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2001 Cadillace Ac/heat blower motor removal and installation instructions. Would be very helpful. Thank you
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It would be nice to have a lift. Use a jack to support the engine sub frame then remove the 2 rear bolts in the engine sub frame. Then u let the jack down and the motor will be out of the way. Replace fan motor then jack the sub frame back up reinstall the bolts. Please donate next time. Gl
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I ment to say 2 two front bolts. That lets the go foward to give you room 2 replacing the motor. Sorry gl
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
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FRANKIE X
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To replace the heater blower motor module is it required to remove or loosen the dash board?
We had the heater blower motor module replaced and a burnt connector terminal was repaired by a mechanic. When the car was returned to us the top corners of dash board ( both sides ) next to the windows at the were not seated properly. The two ends at the corners were loose, buckled and not connected to the car. The mechanic stated that it was that way before he repaired the car. We disagreed but he staed that he did not tamper with the dash board to replace the blower motor module.
Please advise
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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He is right all you do is remove silencer panel under dash and glove box
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Monday, November 19th, 2018 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
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Does anyone have a magic formula for removing the blower motor? I know where it is and have access to it but I cannot get the thing out. What does it take to get the thing out?
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Remove insulation, glove box and DIM module and bracket that will give room for blower to come out.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
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I have done all that but it will not come out. I rotated it as much as I could which is about 10 degrees but it will not come out. Do you have to remove the rubber covered insulation under floor carpet? It seems to be binding on that rubber covered insulation.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes carpet must be pulled back sorry left that step out
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
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I have the carpet pulled back and it still does not rotate enough to get it out. It hangs up on the rubber covered insulation under the carpet. This rubber covered insulation extends up the firewall. Does this black rubber covered insulation have to be removed? How many degrees does it have to be rotated and in what direction?
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No rotate to move frame away from fire wall blower cage will hang up so tip motor away from firewall while rotating
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
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I don't know what the problem is but I cannot get that thing out. I have been working for two days to try to get it out. I guess I will have to take it to the shop and pay big bucks to get it repaired.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Found some pics that may help seems in 2003 GM made change and added removal of glove box


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_4_28.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_429.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_117.jpg

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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Heater problem
2002 Cadillac Deville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Main/front Heater blower won't blow air, but rear blower works fine. Checked fuses and none seem blown. Don't know if it could be a blower motor or some solienod value not alllowing heater core to get warm, also tried swaping relays but nothing seems to make any difference

Cadillac Dealership took my 49.50 for Diagnosis and told me it was Blower Motor and estimated it to cost $707.23 for repair I declined as I don't have the that much money. When they returned my car the Blower and everything worked fine and is still working like new. Makes you wonder what was wrong and why they would say it was a blower motor when it in fact works like it was new.

My faith is shaken in Dealerships and there true purpose, is it to fix cars or make money from repairs that truly are unnessecary.

This Site even had a person ask if there was power to the blower motor, but no idea of where to look. That was the reason I asked the question if I knew everything I wouldn't be here asking for help would I.
A clear answer would tell the person where to look and how to test. Glad I didn't pay for this service as I can see it was no help.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you checked to see if there is power to the blower motor?
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 7:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I took the IP storage compartment out and everything the instructions call for. The blower housing will not turn enough or tilt enough to come out. If it can be taken out I don't know how that is accomplished. I have followed all instructions I can find on the internet and your instructions and still cannot take it out. I don't think that any of what you have sent has helped at all.
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