For me, the best part is at 2:36 where you use the L-shaped pliers to get that clip loose. I don't have such pliers, but having seen your video, I used a pointed L-shaped tool from a gasket removal tool set which got it loose in no time. I used the same tool to reach down in that crevice and snap it back in place.I have noticed in most of the videos covering this that people always tie up that strap to hold it out of the way. Mine kept popping out at the back. What I had to do was just remove it, get the blower in place with wiring connected, then pull the blower forward just enough to slide that clip in and get the back end hooked, and then push the blower in all the way. For anyone who has to resort to this, you might have to bend some of the curve out of the strap to allow it to easily hook at the back end.Thanks for posting this.
if anyone is having trouble reinstalling the clip, what worked for me is using an angled pick tool to pull down on the clip using the small hole at the end of it. Much better than pliers. May also need to hammer the clip to flatten a bit.
The car is now 30 years old. I replaced the valve cover gasket a few years ago. Cost me $15. Cleared up all the dried vapor floating around the intake manifold.
Not so easy on a 88 M3, there are covers over a major wiring harness covering up the blower motor access plate. It was possible to get it open. My motor was making noise and little air was coming out. Turned out a small rodent had made a nest inside and completely filled up the blower housing all the way over to the left windshield air grill. Almost half a bushel! I spent more time cleaning out the mouse nest than taking it all apart and putting it back together. About six hours today.
that was what happened to my car. Rodents made a nest in there and it smelled. I took it to the shop several times, they sprayed Lysol and gave the car back to me. Grrr...Eventually, I decided to find & fixed it myself
@@calypsored8884 The stealership probably would have charged me $2000 to fix it, LOL. It took me almost an entire day to do it. Removed wiring harness cover, unplugged and moved away wiring harness, removed firewall cover plate, removed air vent at bottom of windshield. Then vacuumed it out, cleaned the inside with spray cleaner and paint brushes on sticks, rags and Q-tips. Runs great and lots of air now all the heater functions work. Now I am waiting for some Freon R-12 to recharge the AC.
Not so hard but really, unless the motor is bad, leave it in there and clean in place. The pollen filter is got to by access by the right side.under the dash. That is a sod to do.
***** I have the same issue as him ^ ....except none of my speeds work. Only when I leave it on in any speed before I turn the car on and start it is when it blows, but only for a few seconds then shuts off.
For me, the best part is at 2:36 where you use the L-shaped pliers to get that clip loose. I don't have such pliers, but having seen your video, I used a pointed L-shaped tool from a gasket removal tool set which got it loose in no time. I used the same tool to reach down in that crevice and snap it back in place.I have noticed in most of the videos covering this that people always tie up that strap to hold it out of the way. Mine kept popping out at the back. What I had to do was just remove it, get the blower in place with wiring connected, then pull the blower forward just enough to slide that clip in and get the back end hooked, and then push the blower in all the way. For anyone who has to resort to this, you might have to bend some of the curve out of the strap to allow it to easily hook at the back end.Thanks for posting this.
Great video! Thanks for explaining clearly and concisely the steps involved!
Video was excellent. Very clear and simple. Showed me exactly what I needed to know, Thanks!
Thumbs up for owning it since it was born 😍
Thank you this Video helped a lot. Greets from Germany
if anyone is having trouble reinstalling the clip, what worked for me is using an angled pick tool to pull down on the clip using the small hole at the end of it. Much better than pliers. May also need to hammer the clip to flatten a bit.
My dad knows his way around his car, that's for sure. At least the cabin blower.
That is incredible
After 7 years later , I just found this video . And I never change my e30 cabin filter!😅
No cabin filters on the e30
Good DIY. thanks
Calypsorot...nice...wish my was still in one piece.
The car is now 30 years old. I replaced the valve cover gasket a few years ago. Cost me $15. Cleared up all the dried vapor floating around the intake manifold.
Not so easy on a 88 M3, there are covers over a major wiring harness covering up the blower motor access plate. It was possible to get it open. My motor was making noise and little air was coming out. Turned out a small rodent had made a nest inside and completely filled up the blower housing all the way over to the left windshield air grill. Almost half a bushel! I spent more time cleaning out the mouse nest than taking it all apart and putting it back together. About six hours today.
that was what happened to my car. Rodents made a nest in there and it smelled. I took it to the shop several times, they sprayed Lysol and gave the car back to me. Grrr...Eventually, I decided to find & fixed it myself
@@calypsored8884 The stealership probably would have charged me $2000 to fix it, LOL. It took me almost an entire day to do it. Removed wiring harness cover, unplugged and moved away wiring harness, removed firewall cover plate, removed air vent at bottom of windshield. Then vacuumed it out, cleaned the inside with spray cleaner and paint brushes on sticks, rags and Q-tips. Runs great and lots of air now all the heater functions work. Now I am waiting for some Freon R-12 to recharge the AC.
0:38 a 9mm and a what?
excellent wotrk
You used a few more tools than the ones you mentioned. But quite informative nonetheless!
what happened to video of putting the retainer back on?
Does the resistor connect into the motor?
Not so hard but really, unless the motor is bad, leave it in there and clean in place. The pollen filter is got to by access by the right side.under the dash. That is a sod to do.
im trying to find out removal of blower motor on 1991 750il is it the same or does dash have to come off
What did you have to clean? It didn't look dirty. I need to do this to my iX as only my #4 speed works..
***** The resistor is inside behind the switch? or underneath the blower cabin?
***** I have the same issue as him ^ ....except none of my speeds work. Only when I leave it on in any speed before I turn the car on and start it is when it blows, but only for a few seconds then shuts off.
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I need help with replacing evaporator
cool but how do i remove the whole system on an early model... that shits stuck like glue haha
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