Not sure how to properly remove footwell blowers...

[sugarwood]

I want to remove my footwell blowers, but don't want to risk breaking NLA hoses and parts.
I wanted to post this just to play it safe. I'll apologize in advance for the obviously clueless rookie questions.

As you can see, the blower is blocked by the black tube directly above it. So, I am unable to lift it up.
What's the best way to remove the blower? Do you angle the motor to the side? Or should I remove the black tube above it?
I was hesitant to remove the tubing since it's such a tight squeeze and I fear not being able to get it back on with proper finger leverage.


On the right side, both air tubes are connected to the yellow plastic.
I am able to loosen the clamps, but they aren't sliding off as expected.
Are they glued on? I am handling with kid gloves since I don't want to tear the hoses.
Is there something I'm missing?


What is the correct way to remove this clip?

[86 911 Targa]

Twist the tubes & they will loosen up.

They are not glued.

It is tight, but I've done it.

Also, while you're in there add 10A fuses.

Good luck,

Gerry

[DRACO A5OG]

As Dr Gerry wrote

[steely]

Edit: I saw this before your PM - I did respond to it.
If the motor is indeed seized like your PM mentioned, ask again here - I don't know if I can answer that, but some TLC may revive it if it isn't completely cooked.

here are my notes from a few years ago:
Remove 2 tube clamps (ducts) (as Gerry mentioned)
Remove power connector (grab white part and pull firmly)
Remove blower – wiggle from bottom removable rubber boot.
Undo top screw
Undo 4 clamps
Remove plenum and pry squirrel cage fan from body with screw driver (twist)
Remove connector from spade connectors
Push motor from plastic body
Clean
Lube felts (3)
Re-assemble

I hope this helps.

[sugarwood]

Thanks, I was able to get the blower out.

There was almost no rotational leeway while the blower was seated in the boot underneath.
After loosening the clamps, I ended up wriggling it up out of the pliable rubber boot, and then disconnecting the large hose.

The squirrel cage was simply stuck.
I easily broke it free with my hands.
So, I didn't remove the motor from the housing.
I added some TriFlow where the cage meets the plastic housing, and at the axle ends.
I hooked it up to 12V and it spun!
I replaced the fuse with 10A.

Now, it's obvious to me how to know your footwell blowers are dead.
You'd hear them spinning very clearly once you turned the round dial.

The hardest part, by far, was lining up that bottom screw in the carpet kick panel.
That took me 30 mins. I had to use a piece of coat hanger as a guide through the panel, the carpet, and the screw hole.

Thanks for the guidance!
I'll do the passenger side next.

[ozracer]

all those hoses are available from the host there are no nla parts in that set up I am aware off for info....

[sugarwood]

I removed my passenger footwell blower and worked the squirrel cage free.
It's still pretty stiff, and the motor only seems to work intermittently.

I'd like to take it apart further.

This link only has you lube the ends of the axle shaft.
Is there anything more one can do?
Footwell blowers squeaky, how to fix.

[Jack Stands]

My '84 doesn't have fused footwell blowers. Is there any preferred way to install fuse holders or do you simply splice a blade type fuse holder into the positive wire on the harness? It does look awful tight down there without a lot of slack in the harness.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by Jack Stands

My '84 doesn't have fused footwell blowers. Is there any preferred way to install fuse holders or do you simply splice a blade type fuse holder into the positive wire on the harness? It does look awful tight down there without a lot of slack in the harness.

See post #4
Footwell Blower - adding a fuse

Start at post #19
Footwell blower fuse upgrade

[steely]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

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I'd like to take it apart further.

This link only has you lube the ends of the axle shaft.
Is there anything more one can do?
Footwell blowers squeaky, how to fix.

Sorry, I only know of doing the shaft ends myself. There are felt pads under the shaft supports and I think they were visible from the sides, so make sure they got some electric motor oil. This is with the motor out and the connector adapter removed. These ends are the only place supported by bearings. The other contact point would be the brushes, but I don't know if they contribute to noise or if they are available.