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blower motor and resistor replacement

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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tailor
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blower motor and resistor replacement

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I am in the process of changing out the blower motor and resistor.
So far the I have removed or disconnected the following:

1) Battery
2)passenger sill trim
3) passenger side carpet
4)Glove box and kick panel
5) 4 of the 5 screws holding the blower motor in place......and this is where I am stuck as i can neither see nor feel the 5th screw.
According to all the diagrams on the forum that I have seen, the fifth screw is just behind the drain spout on the plastic cover for the blower motor. I just cannot find it and do to want to break the last clip.
I have not removed the sound proofing which seems to have " metastasized" it self around the blower motor. I am feeling that this is a must to be even marginally successful.

My questions are these:
1) if the sound proofing is to be removed, can it be done in one piece or should I not bother to try keep it hole?
2) What methods are being used by the techs to replace this blower?

I have tried to "kneed" the sound proofing with my fingers, to allow some passage behind the blower motor with a flexible screwdriver, but the combination of short stubby fingers and large body does not allow for much contortion.....only foul language, none of which has aided in getting the last screw out. :mrgreen:

As always thanks for the input.

tailor
1994 850 Auto Turbo wagon 306000km (Sold)
2004 XC90 AWD 188000km

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