Replacing the blower fan on P3 Volvo.
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Replacing a noisy blower fan on my Volvo XC70 T6.
Its 2009 with 60,000KM or 37,000 Miles.
Link to video of the noisy blower fan:
• Noisy Volvo blower fan...
Volvo Blower Fan: 31291516 or 31267505 300$ US
Behr Blower Fan 8EW 351 040-271 100$ US from www.rockauto.com
Tool diagram to make yourself:
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Blower Fan tool from Volvo - 9997284 130$ US on Ebay.
Cabin Filter: Land Rover: LR056138 
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I came across my previous comment that I posted here 3 years ago, and I was not aware that it had replies and questions ...so sorry about that. First I need to say that this tutorial video is just awesome. I could not imagine how this complicated job would of been like without it. So BIG THANKS to volvosweden for this video. Like all his videos, they are superbly done. Top notch quality, with just the right details. In addition, there are encouraging statements on his part. I think this volvosweden guy is a seriously GOOD guy, to say the very least.
Ok I got many asking me how I did the job without the removal tool. What I realize later is that the screw holding the fan that the author's car in the video was missing; well in my car it was not missing, and it was the only thing stopping the fan from turning the 45 or so degree to be removed. I mean my car did not have the tab that needs to be pressed to turn the fan in the removal position. So for me removing the fan was fairly easy. I just had to remove the screw, then turn the fan 45 or so degree from the driver side (not from the side where the squirrel-cage and where the tool is inserted which is the passenger side) and finally I pushed it towards the passenger side. No helper needed.
I think a previous mechanic cut off or broke off the tab in my car, in purpose. With that screw in place this lock-tab is certainly unnecessary, I think it is just a design for fast assembly during manufacturing. When I installed the new fan, the tips of my fingers fitted through the spaces between the spoke-like plastic ribs of the squirrel-cage, and so I was able to control the position of the fan as i was inserting it. It is very easy to turn the fan in position from the driver side. And then I reinserted the screw. Voila!
As a note: for those who have the tab on the driver-side holding the fan. If someone can rig a way to keep the tab depress, then one can do like I did, remove the fan by turning it from the driver side; hence without the removal tool.
I think volvosweden does the job according to Volvo's manual, and that is great for doing such a video. However, removing the entire carpet, thereby the seat and amp is overkill. The carpet is not really in the way of removing the CEM and and everything else. And its is much nicer to work with the carpet on when leaning down on the floor of the car.
Taking my meticulous time the job took me 5 to 6 hours. What I found the most difficult was to deal with the hidden two screws on the recirculate/fresh air controller unit. Like volvosweden says "patience, patience, patience..." and I would add "perseverance!"
I was about to buy an S80 with a bad blower but absolutely not. This repair is crazy!! Good on those that have done this!
Excellent video. Very thorough. Ive changed many blower motors on XC90s and other models. But haven't attempted this model yet. This video is very well thought out and clear. I thank you for taking the time to help the rest of us DIY-ers! Thanks! :)
Glad I am helpful
I work at a volvo shop and found this this video to be extremely helpful.
Thx!
Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I think it was well done, and quite helpful. I have a 2012 XC60, and it's a bit different design behind the gauge cluster, with a bunch of extra plastic to cradle the cluster and a different air duct configuration. Not as easy as this one, so I'm going to do some trimming of that plastic to get some better access. According to CARFAX, this was already replaced once at Volvo of Toronto, but I think the fan was shaken loose when going down a bumpy gravel road. Maybe that's what that screw is for.
On 2012 XC60 the repair was easier than on the video. No need to open or remove anything on driver's side as there is no screw or button that holds the blower. You only need the special tool, and you can remove the blower from right side of the car. When the blower is loose, pull it out only a little, and you can detach the electric connector. Thus you can do the repair alone, you do not need assistant to press the button. I checked the exact model of blower from www.behrhellaservice.com/behr-hella-service/en/Online-catalog-5076.html, I did not use the Land Rover blower, though indeed it is cheaper than the recommended model. And, I was a bit lazy and did not remove the seat, I only lowered the backrest as much as possible and I was lying on the seat, not on the floor.
@@juhal5959 Do you think it's the same for XC70 (2014)?
@@delendam Difficult to say. You will see it if you remove the speedometer panel. If there is a massive steel frame and the whole air channel behind is one piece, and you do not see at all the detachable piece of air channel etc. as on the video, it is same as mine. Btw. be careful when ordering the blower, I accidentally ordered right-hand-drive car blower first.
I also advice to remove totally the white ECC unit holder steel frame, not to bind it with the nylon strip as on the video. That way you get good space to pull out the recirculation flap piece and the blower. Otherwise you may damage something as it is rather tight spot. Note also that if you lose one of the 3 screws from recirculation piece, you can remove one from the old blower case.
Well, looks like I won't be replacing the fan by myself after all lol
Same here!!
if I try to do it myself probably will be more than a 1000 USD in damaged parts
I’ll live with the sound 😂 the labor has to be crazy for that
I was about to buy one with the blower motor gone but NOPE!
That would be a good discount
Absolutely one of the best DIY instructional videos I've ever seen. Great job!! Accurate, a touch of humor, and SAVED my "bacon." Thanks!
My man! Just did this project today...4 hours. Half spent running around trying to find the tool I put down that I just had in my hand. But these details were spot on!! I too did not have a bolt in the blower fan as you discovered. I followed your instructions to a TEE including the seat and carpet removal. My ONE recommendation is don't cheap out on the blower tool. My Amazon special for $35 kept Bending and I was so close from it breaking in the fan which would have put me in HELL. Luckily I didn't, but I did throw away the damn tool after completion. And also, don't kill yourself looking for the "blocks" that the tool fits in. The covers over the fan blocks this.
Thanks so much for saving me $$$$$$$!!
Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
@@Sc0fm it was a horrible experience, my wife pushed from the speedometer side while I was on the floor of the passenger side looking up to get it in and clipped... you can't do it by yourself. Trust me, I am stubborn and don't ask for help, but this was one project I could not do alone. Took about 30 minutes with the two of us to get it in
@ericerwin5625 it's getting it out that I'm having trouble with, my dad is turning the blower motor with the tool attached and I am pressing down very firmly on the 'clip' but my dad can't turn the motor to free it its like the clip doesn't work!! This is a horrible job hahaha!!
@ericerwin5625 Respect by doing it yourself and you save a bunch of money
@@Sc0fm ah yes, that's about when I thought my tool was going to break. It kept bending the cheap metal. Man, I just hope you got a decent tool. Good luck man!
You, guys, are GREAT!!! You showed and explained all very well. You saved me a ton of time! Thanks a lot!
Вы, ребята, МОЛОДЦЫ!!! Очень толково все показали и рассказали. Сэкономили мне уйму времени. Большое спасибо!
These cabin blowers are problematic since 2001 on all P2 models. Bmw and perhaps other brands had the same blower with the same problem - a tiny bushing bearing piece worth 50c under the fan gets wet from humidity and starts rusting and squealing in cold weather. Same problem for past 15 years and they couldn't bother to improve the design of the small bearing. Plus you guys on the P3 models got the blower buried inside the dash and to add insult now it needs a removal tool. Volvo must fire that engineer.
Great Video thanks - I've obtained the part and the tool and I'll be using this to carry out the same repair on my 2007 P3 Volvo to fix the squeaky winter fan - I'll be working symmetrically opposite as mine is RHD, but I've been told the HVAC unit is a mirror of yours. I'll report how I got on.
Just for info, I've seen a few references to a screw to hold the blower motor in place that appeared to be missing in the video. From the research I did it appears that the screw hole is a service fix in case the tab that locks the fan into place gets broken - it means you can refit the fan with a broken plastic tab and don't need to buy a new one - you just use a screw in the holes as shown to lock the fan in place. You should not see a screw if the fan has never been removed or if the tab wasn't broken.
Was it exact same as doing left hand drive, if any what difference was there and did yo do it all from passengers side? Cheer`s.
@@CURTAIII Apologies for the delay in responding, so this post may be moot. The RHD differs from the LHD in a few small ways as the car is not a complete mirror image and there are some different modules. There's a couple of threads in Swedespeed and Matthews Volvo Forum where the detailed differences have been posted by a user called LTP which I found useful.
I'm glad it's much easier on the P2 chassis.
I think I'll never sell my '02 V70. I've had fan changed in half an hour, but 1/100 the effort.
Thanks man, this was a good video. I also replaced the fan, with these instructions.
Most used tool must have been 0.33. 😁
I had an idea with an issue on a 2010 XC60 which had the same fan squeaking issue you had. I took the windshield wiper blade arms off and the cowling below, and accessed the fresh air inlet. (it's just some clips that hold the cowling down) Then you can see the blower fan from there through the inlet opening. (must not be in recirculate mode or the door will be closed, select fresh air setting in the car)
I only knew that you can see the blower fan from there because years ago when replacing the windshield I watched the technicians while they installed the new windshield. (they were nice and let me into the shop)
I purchased a 3 foot long spray nozzle extension like the little 5 inch red ones you'll find, but very flexible and much longer. With the fan off, I blasted some MAF cleaner behind the squirrel cage fan portion and let it dry. I repeated that one more time. Let it dry completely again.
Then started the car and the blower fan, It did not squeak anymore on any speed settings! I'm so happy! As a little extra insurance I switched the long spray nozzle tube over to a aerosol spray can of "Seafoam Deep Creep Penetrating Lubricant" and carefully, and sparingly, shot some onto the motor shaft behind the fan cage. Then started the car and ran the fan through all the speeds up and down. Still no squeaking!
My hope is it lasts a long time. I'll report back when and "knock on wood" if it starts squeaking again. I hope it's not anytime soon! The whole job took 45 minutes working at a comfortable relaxed pace. It will be quicker next time, since I've done it once already and it was pretty easy to do anyway. (but I hope there's no next time, at least for several years!)
Volvo For Life
Here's the link below to the flexible straw extension that made it possible to fix the squeaking from the blower fan.
www.amazon.com/Aerosol-Replacement-Straws-Flexible-Extension/dp/B01EKIZ89U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Aerosol+Replacement+Straws%2C+Flexible+Extension%2C+Made+in+The+USA&qid=1609794053&s=industrial&sr=1-1
Still squeaking?
@@fredaydaybae8450 Nope, still no squeaking. It did try to start squeaking again but I sprayed it with aviation grade "Corrosion X" and it's been squeak-free for years.
i love how you do everything in pajamas and crocs
This video help me a lot ,thank you .
I save myself a fortune
Excellent video, as always. Thank goodness I don't have a blower fan issue on my 2009 XC70 T6 but I'll tell you that I just finished changing my fuel pump out and THAT was a lot of work. I had to drop the rear subframe, exhaust and disconnect the propshaft just to drop the gas tank and gain access to the top where the fuel pump goes into the tank. In hindsight, I should've taken video but I used a lot of expletives during the repair. I hope and pray you won't have to replace your pump anytime soon.
Hey. Is that possible to cut out an opening under the seat? Just an idea
volvosweden possibly but I didn't want to cut into the bodywork. The fuel pump must be accessed from the top of of the gas tank and I needed enough room to manipulate the hoses that connect up to the pump after half of it is inside the tank. That was the biggest issue I had. I couldn't connect up all the hoses and electrical connections while the pump was outside the tank then installing it. The gas tank hole opening isn't large enough.
I used to own a lot of Audis before switching to Volvo and replacing the fuel pumps and filters on all the Audis were easy because they always provided an easy access panel. I could finish a fuel pump replacement on my Audi A6 Quattro in 15 min.
Changing the pump on my Volvo XC70 took me 14-16 hours.
It was my first ever car repair and i couldn’t have done it without this video. Took me 8ish hours, given I’m a novice in car repairs, but I was still able to get thru the whole procedure.
One note is I didn’t take out the seat (or even fold back the carpet) and didn’t have an issue. (I’m 6 feet tall; 180 pounds but quite flexible). Also if you’re just one person (like I was) you can wedge a clothes pin to push down the plastic release tab that holds the motor in place. This step is the only step that requires two people, so you’re able to do the repair yourself using that tip.
Thank you so much to the team that put this together. Your positive encouragement was what inspired me to give this repair a try in the first place. Saved me $2k+
Great that the video is helpful. Also respect to you that you did it yourself my friend. Good job!
Ok, so it’s winter here. My blower fan has been squeaking since 2019. It finally died last week, right during a cold snap (0-5F). I bought the part from the dealer (way too much, but I needed it right now or so I thought), watched this video again and realized I needed that special tool. Ordered that damn thing on Monday, it came yesterday. Watched this video again. I worked last night (1500-0325) took a nap and went to it at 1100. I had the car apart at 1145, new part installed at 1155 with help from the wife, everything buttoned up at 1315. Thanks for this man, seriously. Even though I payed way too much for the motor itself, I saved prolly $1500 in labor. I couldn’t have done this without your help in this video. A sincere thanks, and a raise of the beer your way!!
Holy F*****g S**t! Lol. That's quite a bit of work but thanks for the upload. Glad I saw this for if/when I have this issue.
My sentiments exactly! My Volvo Dealer wants $1,440.00 to replace my fan. It may be worth it.
1208€ volvo dealer bilia finland
First time broke 300000km second time 480000km volvo xc70 2012
Over priced!!!
So was the car 67000€
Excellent video!! I have watched hundreds of videos for all sorts automotive repair for my 5 cars, and this is one of two that does an absolutely professional job of describing in detail how to do this repair. The diagrams inserted made it extra-pro! Actually, I was considering buying a used XC60 (I already have 2 others) and the blower fan was really noisy, so I wanted to see what it would take to replace. From this video, I see that I need to knock them down in price $1,500.00!! Thanks again, and if I buy it, I'll use this video as my guide. Well done guys!
Incredible! Well done! Thanks also for the transmission oil change! Great channel!
Thanks a lot for this EXTREMELY WELL DONE video. Like others did, I didn't remove the carpet but fully remove the CEM bracket. I removed the blower motor without the tool but it was a real PITA. I did the job alone without a 2nd person which I do not recommend. I cut and removed the squirrel cage to be able to turn and unlock the motor. This video saved me A LOT of time. Yes these engineers should burn in hell! Same for resistor module replacement. Really miss the P80 platform... Thanks again! 2012 XC70 170 000 km
How did you remove the blower with the tool?
without tool i mean.
I did a very basic one after cutting and removing the blower
By blower I mean squirrel cage...
Excellent video. Great camera, details and tips. My fan starts "smoking" and makes noise... I will buy beer first ;-) Marko
Funny ;) good luck
@@volvosweden a,Z,a ,
What tool was used the most? I'm thinking the bottle opener
+Compulsive Driver correct!
My wallet 😂
So, the question most of us want to know… can we just live with the squeak or will it be a costly problem if we ignore it?
You are fantastic. Thanks for sharing good contents. My next car will be a VOLVO..
Thank you! I slogged through this job recently, took me a solid seven hours. I wouldn't have been able to do it without this guide. My original fan lasted for 120K miles.
Great video! I changed my blower fan yesterday, and it was 100% done by your instructions. Thank you! 🥰
Doesn't work with xc60 2010
Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
Great video and perhaps the worst automotive design I've ever seen.
I'm going to live with the noise.
great work bro!!!what a engineering fail with the blower motor placing
Welcome to P3 Volvo’s. P3 generation of Volvo’s are very weird mix cuz it clear that Volvo was in middle of engineering and building stuff and ford walked in and screwed stuff up. Lot of clever and easy to maintain very Swedish engineering all over these cars however every so often there’s these things that just make no sense, like I’m sure if Volvo had 100% control they would put it behind an easy to use cover somewhere, may still required a special tool but would been easy and only have 2 steps .
Also some clearly half and half engineering as well on some stuff. the radiator cooling fans, I was attempting to replace my cooling fans on my rad the other night and the top half is just clipped in with heavy duty clips like whatever that’s easy and thinking maybe it’s on a sled system that locks in that seems like a Swedish design thing, nope...bottom half is bolted in from the back side and have to either reach from under and around which seems like would be fine but I spent a half hour dicking with it and couldn’t figure it out and feels half and half like Volvo designed top half and ford designed bottom half.
Speaking of the radiator cooling, I asked a few people if I can just replace the fans only since I can get same fans for fairly cheap $80 new vs $450 for entire fan system, answer I got was “it looks like it’s possible but I don’t think it comes apart I think they built the fan into it..”. Wtf
Briliant. Genius. Saved loads of money. It definitely took 7 hours and my back is still sore but I never could have done it without you, my friend.
You are a "GENIUS" my friend, and a great video!
Really good video, helped me a lot when i did this job.Thanks for posting, keep on do this videos👍👍👍
Will do!
Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
The 0,33 tool :)
Nie ma potrzeby demontażu fotela, wykładziny ani boczka tunelu środkowego. Lepiej odczepic wiązki od białej blachy i usunąć ją całkowicie z samochodu, wtedy zyskujemy miejsce i dużo łatwiej się pracuje. Film dobry, ale trochę przesadny, nie trzeba kłaść się na podłodze samochodu :-) Da się całą operacje wykonać samemu, siedząc na miejscu kierowcy można równoczesnie odblokować zatrzask lewą ręką, prawą przekręcić wentylator przy użyciu narzędzia 9997284. Nowy wentylator wkręcić energicznym ruchem w prawo jednocześnie trzymając lewą ręką odblokowany zatrzask i koniecznie sprawdzic czy zatrzask zablokował wentylator.
Thank You! Good video and perfect instructions 💪
volvosweden, This looks like the "perfect" time to change out the heater core as well.
I had mine changed. 2008 xc
Makes me realize i have a great mecanic. He charged 400$ top.
In Montréal
I just completed this repair using your video for instructions. I've watched hundreds if not thousands of DIY videos and yours is the best. Volvo gave me an estimate for $2000 and I did it for $500 with a genuine Volvo blower motor. Thank you!
Just to let you know, I used your video to change the blower fan on my 2000 Volvo S80 3.2. Was skeptical at first, but no big problems. Great video!!
Did they do a 3.2 S80 in year 2000?
Dude you saved my life with this video! So much detail!! I’ll deff be dropping mine at the shop 😂
What a pain in the ass!!! I. LL. Be doing this soon in my 2007 s80
Just replaced mine on a 2013 S60! only took about 4 hours with cleanup. Our pipe behind the gauge cluster is all one piece and doesn't come out easily at all. You can just use a long pry bar to lift up that clip instead. Once the blower motor is pulled out towards the passenger side, you can disconnect the plug from the back of it since there is enough slack in it. Also, that screw hole that isn't used isn't used on any Volvos as far as I'm aware. It seems to be a spot for a captured nut, possibly used on a land rover or something. There doesn't appear to be any threads in the hole on mine. Also, if you have motorized folding mirrors and auto up and down windows, you may have to reteach them by pulling the fuse or just turning your car on and off a couple of times which somehow worked for me. Finally, that foam gasket in the back of the blower motor hole is SUPER important. Mine broke and I installed it anyways and now I have a whistling noise where air is escaping from where the gasket should be. Oops. But seriously amazing write-up!
Excellent video. For now the only part I’m doing is to drink a Guinness. That and I’m going to turn up the radio. At least until the radio doesn’t do it.
I did the job WITHOUT the "Removal Tool" easily and without any problem what so ever. Also there is NO need to remove the carpet (Hence leave the amplifier, seat and door sill trim untouched). On the other hand I removed the bracket holding the CEM unit, it was very easy and provided more room to work and place working lights.
Thank you for this video and many others from VOLVOSWEDEN. They make a huge difference in working on my 2008-XC70. Continue to Spread the LOVE the way you do - You Rocks!
Would You mind explaining how You removed the blower without the tool?
How did You turn it?
I have now done the job!
I really couldn't remove the blower without the tool, so I custom made something similar to the original tool and was able to turn it then. Also - you really have to make sure that you release the tab all the way!
Couple of remarks about the process - I also didn't see the need to remove the carpet or the passenger seat. I did unbolt the CEM unit, but left the wires attached to it and worked around it, like he did in the video.
As long as you can do it. Hope the video helped still.
volvosweden Yes, the video was much help! Thanks a lot for taking the time to make it!
How did you move the blower out?
This is the best diy video i have ever seen i think. Awesome work dude! I have to replace mine now, do you know the diameter of the fan as it sits? So i can buy the right holesaw to get to it? 🤣 Im a mechanic, but thank god im not working on cars for a living 🧐😮
No idea
Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
Thanks a lot for the great video! It helped me a lot! I managed to reduce noise without taking the fan off, by drilling a hole to the back of the fan (7 mm) and then with a long pipe (90cm) attached to a WD40 spray pipe I could spray some oil to the back bearings of the fan! I needed not take anything off from the right side of the car, I only took off the speedometer and the house behind that. There is still little noise left, but next I'll try to spray WD40 to the other bearing of the fan. I'll report that later!
A little noise came back during last couple of weeks i.e. about 9 months after my quick repair. The noise emerges mow only when the fan is running slowly - when the fan is running on high rpm there is no extra noise. I’ll try to re-operate the oil spray to the bearings…
where you exactly drill the hole? How deep and what angle?
@@kairoilves9932 You can go to the video to the time 15:07-15:21 where you can see the back cover of the fan (volvosweden has taken it off and puts on again). Then go to the time 15:44-15:56 where you can see the same back cover through the hole of speedometer and there you can see a very little white dot on the back cover about 3 cm above of the screw of the back cover. I drilled the hole at the white dot! The plastic cover is quite thin, so be careful not to drill too deep: only max 3 mm. Angle was strait i.e. about 90' to the surface! Good luck!
@@arisavuoja thanks for informatsion, i try it and give feedback :D
@@kairoilves9932 The hole could be on lower level, too. The purpose is to manage to sray oil to the fan bearings, which is below to the hole! Afterwards I put a little button to shut the hole!
oh my god. i remember when i did the heater motor on my 850 that was like child's play. this is typical of new cars. i have to change mine on a 2005 xc70
major 007 same.... Mines a 2004 Xc70
Awesome tutorial. My fan is driving me crazy. Seems like open heart surgery, maybe I'll just get a loud stereo.
Great job. Mine started to make noises so ill need to do it.
Is it possible to make this 15 degree turn without the tool? I was thinking that you could turn it from the steering wheel side by holding the black part and make a counter clockwise turn
Great Video, Guys, I have a 2015 S60 T6 3.0L, is the process the same??
Thank you very much!!!
i hate when you have to tear down half the car to change something like that
farerse you haven’t changed a heater core on an Audi then. This is nothing
Volvo is engineered alittle rediculous
Holy hell yea.. I have a squeaky blower fan I asked around how much $$ to get someone else to do it for me and most places actually straight up refuse but all places willing to do it want a lot of money. I got a spare blower fan I pulled from another Volvo matching P3 at a junk yard thinking I can get this done eventually imma give up and spend the $300-$500 cost of having a mechanic tear out half my car to replace a blower.
meehhhe Of You you may as well buy a new fan so it will last longer before it starts squeaking again. No point doing a job like this to have to do it again at some point.
Hi, thanks for the many helpfull videos. Ndoed this fit a 2014 v60 as well?
Thank you for that very thorough and detailed walk through! That helped tremendously today when I did mine.
Be careful on facelift version (2015) it was very different than this, much harder.
Know better than to try this myself now. My blower is just squeaking so I'll live with that until it fails then probably head to the dealer or trade the car.
Nice job and very foolish by volvo to make it so difficult to reach for something so simple.
You can blame Ford for doing that. Older (P2) platform was made by Volvo and the blower fan is pretty easy to change.
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Perfect directions!!! Just replaced my 2008 V70 wagon heater blower fan using this video. You are right it took 4-6 hours as i am mechanic. Thx again.
Thank you for the video, just changed the fan on my 2011 XC70. I can tell you that the hole to the right of the tab. It is only if you brake the tab. The screw will be inserted instead of the tab.
"It looks like the Volvo was build around the blower..." 😂 Thanks for this awesome diy video. Hope to see more. Kind regards from the Netherlands.
I have this problem on my XC60, and I think I'm going to give it a try. I've watched your video and I'm feeling like I can possibly do this. Given the difficult location, my question is, would it be any easier if you remove the center panel, with the screen and vents? I've had that off before when attempting to replace the screen with an Android. But I guess the set up is different - yours is a P3 and the XC60 has a larger screen....
One of the best "how to" videos I've seen to date. ESPECIALLY the diagram for the removal tool. Great job!!
Clearly the bottle opener was the most used and necessary tool. Seriously, thanks for this. Now I just need to decide which weekend I'm going to spend doing this after my new blower fan arrives.
I spent $1000 having this done at a shop. They must not have used two people and they BROKE the entire HVAC housing taking the old one out. They replaced it on their dime. a year and a half later, the blower motor blew up... The shop is out of business. It's now at the dealership because they were the only Volvo specialist I could go to in 25 miles
Damn, this one is an absolute nightmare to get to! As always, impressive video work!
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Did you manage this buddy? Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedometer side? I'm really struggling I am pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
Swedish engineering: $100 special blower motor removal tool that looks like part of a robot 😂
Thank you for this video. I just got the job done! It all went pretty smooth thanks to you. Great instructional video that includes everything you need to do the job.
Tip: if you forget to press the recirculate button and all hope is lost, the outside air damper is under the plastic cover below the windshield. You can force it closed
This squeaking fan has been plaguing me for three years. I've been waiting for this video since I found your channel last year... You delivered!! Thank you!
Darren Baker How do you guys know the new blower wont squeak?
I replaced my blower fan thank to your video. It wasn't as bad as I thought it will be :)
Great work, as always. But what a hard work ..
Nice job dude. well done
0,33 tool LOL
The best video I've seen on the topic. Many thanks for sharing!!
Fantastic video incredibly helpfull.
that's nuts!....seriously who is the engineer who came up with this design?
Oh he was the guy who didn't have to fit replacements :D
Thank you for the very well done video. Just the video had to take a bit of time to make, to help us others with this problem
would be interesting to see if you could lubricate the fan without removing too much things. maybe giving it some years to live.
Very good video thanks 👍🏼
Excellent video!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I have done this job some years ago with my Volvo. Therefore I know exactly where the difficulties are. You have described them in a really excellent way! To exchange the fan is one thing for sure, but to create this video was a marvellous job!!! I am sure that it will help several Volvo owners in future. Most important tool for this repair: the bottle opener for sure.😉 Thank you very much for this video!!!
you can also cut all the supporting arms off that go to the center of the shaft which hold the surrounding squirrel cage fins and then use a Dodge 2 9/16" hub socket to remove the blower motor, it fits perfectly snug onto the motor's castings and then use a conventional half inch drive extension and ratchet to twist it out. You can buy it a Performance Tool or Summit Racing for $14.99
I was able to use my left hand to twist the new blower motor in by reaching into and behind the instrument panel because the torque that was needed was in my favor as opposed to when attempting to remove it.
I can't thank you enough!!
Between you and one other video had made this job go so smoothly. although you would be upset that I did not remove the carpets and or seat. Because of the both of you this was a 3-hour job for me and again cannot thank you enough!
Glad I am helping others!
What was the other video?
Thank you so mush fr this video, i already took the dash out acc👍👍👍ording to oe directions, i wish i woulnt have now after watching this
I know this is 5 years old but I just used it to successfully replace my blower in my 2011 XC70 today. I thank you for all the details.
Can you help to say how you got on with the 'clip' that you hold down from the speedo side? I'm really struggling pressing it down but the blower motor with the tool on will NOT turn and its really got me stuck here.. Shocking design
Hey thanks you for detailed video, really useful. Managed to get the blower, filter and resistor replaced.
BUT… although the blower now goes, I’m getting no air out of the vents! They are open and I’ve tried with/without recirculating, but still no air… any idea what I did wrong or has gone wrong?
Dear sir,
Great informative video.
I have an xc70 2.4 AWD from 2008. A couple of days ago smoke was coming out of the airducts. With a very heavy smell of plastic burning. Now I think that the heater radiator is leaking. Do you agree? And do you have a video on removing the heater radiator behind the dashboard? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Sorry for the language, but------>Holy Bloody Crap😳
I did this on a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Glove box out, a couple of screws and----done
Thanks for sharing this information, just done our rhd p3, so much was mirror image.
I made a little platform to sill height, but still worked upside down. Most of the work was through passenger side, even the wire for the motor was done by retrieving the motor a little way then putting my hand over to unclip it. I had to put my hand up next to steering column then over a duct to feel the back of the motor clip while someone turned it. I wish I had removed the plug from the air quality sensor instead of taking out the whole thing as I broke the retaining clip. Struggled refitting the motor, wish I had reused the motor housing as the replacement was not a genuine part.
Thanks again for your help
Well done, thanks guys
you are Volvo repair bible
😊 thank you. I just replaced the fan. It was a hassle, but thanks to your video I got the job done 🎉🤩 Volvo XC70 2008
Can anyone tell me what could be the problem when the fan turns on for a short time, and than turns off by itself ? It is a V70 II from 05/2003 with 2.4 L LPG , 125kw . Thanks !
Excellent video! Very helpful and informative
Thank you very much
Awesome job fellas. Will be a huge benefit when I'm ready to tackle the same issue. Thank you immensly!
I really hate volvo when I fix myself.... Why is it made...... Whose thought?
Great work !! Love your videos. Keep them coming!
An absolutely fan blowing, correction: mind blowing, achievement!
You used bottle opener(открывашку) tool the most during this repair😂
Thank you so much...just went to VOLVO...they will charge me 1.8 HRS labor! Thats worth it. Good news!!!!!! €160,00 And the blower I found for €75!!! Not the OEM but the LandRover one. Yessss
By the way, thx for your PM today. Great info. When a partnumber doesnt seem to fit in reality it could fit. Saves hundreds of euros dollars at times.
Glad I could help here. 1.8 hours is Cheap!!!
volvosweden I agree...they never even heard of the special tool. Surprised me. Thx for uploading all this.
@@jasper_north do you have a part number for the land rover fan?