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2008 c30 2.0 T5 Blower motor replacement

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2008 c30 2.0 T5 Blower motor replacement

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Hoping someone can help. I have quite possibly the worst project with this car and I need to know where to get good repair manual. Climate control fan not working. Looking to swap out blower motor. I am told that entire front of car needs to come out and there is also a tool that only volvo has to remove the blower. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I also have a few other repairs that I may post separately so looking to see what is best repair manual for this car. Thx

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I actually figures this out. Had to remove entire dash. Did not have to cut through any holes but found out after seeing a tutorial.
Took me about 8hrs. Horrid project but fan is working


Didn't realize issues that now happen after unplugging airbag.

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*figured

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Sad to see the Volvo assembly process has not changed since the 240 series. They still lay down the blower motor as the first part like a boat keel.
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