Hello fellow Volvo lovers,
Does anyone know how to access the blower fan that is responsible for both heat and for air conditioning? My 1993 Volvo 850 GLT's blower fan is all of the suddenly squeeky when on, and I'd like to somehow lubricate it with the least amount of disassembly work possible.
Thank you,
Daniel
Squeeky Blower Fan - 1993 Volvo 850 GLT
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Daniel Quon
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Mine is starting to squeek too. Review of repair manual seems to indicate that it's behind the glove box - which is consistent with where the noise is coming from.
It doesn't look like too hard a job - take off the lower kick panel, remove the glove box liner and there it is - or at least there it is supposed to be...
Anyone done this? Is it as easy as it looks?
Is the motor servicable or best to just swap it out? It's not a cheap part!
It doesn't look like too hard a job - take off the lower kick panel, remove the glove box liner and there it is - or at least there it is supposed to be...
Anyone done this? Is it as easy as it looks?
Is the motor servicable or best to just swap it out? It's not a cheap part!
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Guest
Yes I have... Took me about 45 min with few tools. There is a metal brace/guard you have to remove and then beware of wiring for airbag. It is a little fitling but be patient.
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Daniel Quon
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So exactly what needs to be done again? Let me try to get this down. Starting on the passenger side, working my way up - disassemble the kick panel, then take apart the glove compartment, and then access the blower fan?
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Guest
So have you guys been able to fix your squeaking blower motors or did you have to replace them? I am having this problem too! Is there any difference if you have climate control versus non? Thanks for your help!
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DCintraining
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I first pulled and lubricated my blower motor on my 1993 850 and ended up replacing it 6 months later when it started to squeek again. I purchased a used one thru the 'net for $90 from a car with under 60K miles. www.importpartsauthority.com has them listed for $161.87 with the cage and $99 without.
The removal took me an 1 hour the first time I did it. Much faster the 2nd time. You need to remove the glove box liner and lower kick panel on the passenger side. These all have Tork heads so you can use a power screwdrive to remove them. Do not use a power drive to put them back in or you will crack the plastic.
1. Remove the Glove box liner 5-6 tork screws.(It would be beneficial to remove the glove box door too. (Hint for removing the glove box door-have an awl handy or a small nail/nail punch you need these to release the door from the "hinge" mechanism. Where they attach to the door there is a little notch. If you press them in the notch and pull back on the plastic "hinge" they should pop out.)
2. Remove the plastic kick panel 4? tork screws.
3. Remove the Metal Bolster underneath the kick panel (carefully watch out for airbag wiring) 2-3 12 or 14mm nuts. You may need a deep well socket or at least an extension.
Once these are removed you can see the motor with wiring running over it on the right side next to the mounting bracket for the Metal Bolster. The fan's plastic base is round.
4. There is a large bundle of wires in a plastic clamp next to the motor that run over the motor. You will need to take the clamp off with a socket. Once removed pull these off and then unclip the wiring for the fan.
5. Once the wiring is moved out of the way you can access the 3 (4?) Tork headed screws holding it in.
6. Here's the fun part, you have to pull the the motor straight out and turn it ever so slightly to get it all the way out. You may find that the clamp to the metal bolster is the the way.
7. Unfortunately, there is not much to lubricate. If you spray too much lubricant on the fan it ends up in passenger compartment and your wife won't drive with you for a couple of days (it was a quite ride
Just kidding) You can clean the fan however, mine was quite dusty.
8. Installation is just the opposite.
If purchasing a used or new fan motor find out if it includes the fan cage itself. The cheaper one's don't. I did not try to pull of the cage on my old motor, but it looked like it was pressed on, and I don't own a press.
As for tools, definately get a good set of Tork heads and you may need a 1/4" ratch with tork heads or simply use your tork heads with a 1/4" socket. The bolster is supposed to be torqued down, but I can't remember how much, it was on a sticker attached to the bolster.
Good Luck!
Eoin
The removal took me an 1 hour the first time I did it. Much faster the 2nd time. You need to remove the glove box liner and lower kick panel on the passenger side. These all have Tork heads so you can use a power screwdrive to remove them. Do not use a power drive to put them back in or you will crack the plastic.
1. Remove the Glove box liner 5-6 tork screws.(It would be beneficial to remove the glove box door too. (Hint for removing the glove box door-have an awl handy or a small nail/nail punch you need these to release the door from the "hinge" mechanism. Where they attach to the door there is a little notch. If you press them in the notch and pull back on the plastic "hinge" they should pop out.)
2. Remove the plastic kick panel 4? tork screws.
3. Remove the Metal Bolster underneath the kick panel (carefully watch out for airbag wiring) 2-3 12 or 14mm nuts. You may need a deep well socket or at least an extension.
Once these are removed you can see the motor with wiring running over it on the right side next to the mounting bracket for the Metal Bolster. The fan's plastic base is round.
4. There is a large bundle of wires in a plastic clamp next to the motor that run over the motor. You will need to take the clamp off with a socket. Once removed pull these off and then unclip the wiring for the fan.
5. Once the wiring is moved out of the way you can access the 3 (4?) Tork headed screws holding it in.
6. Here's the fun part, you have to pull the the motor straight out and turn it ever so slightly to get it all the way out. You may find that the clamp to the metal bolster is the the way.
7. Unfortunately, there is not much to lubricate. If you spray too much lubricant on the fan it ends up in passenger compartment and your wife won't drive with you for a couple of days (it was a quite ride
Just kidding) You can clean the fan however, mine was quite dusty.8. Installation is just the opposite.
If purchasing a used or new fan motor find out if it includes the fan cage itself. The cheaper one's don't. I did not try to pull of the cage on my old motor, but it looked like it was pressed on, and I don't own a press.
As for tools, definately get a good set of Tork heads and you may need a 1/4" ratch with tork heads or simply use your tork heads with a 1/4" socket. The bolster is supposed to be torqued down, but I can't remember how much, it was on a sticker attached to the bolster.
Good Luck!
Eoin
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