Heater motor removal

My heater motor is sluggish/struggling to spin  so going to replace it.

I've got it out of the heater box in the bulkhead but can't get it out of the bulkhead area. I've removed the
Ignition module under the n/s but it won't pass out through there.

I've not removed the wiper mechanism so whether it comes out that side of the car ?

Please don't tell I have to remove full heater box etc from under dash

I have always removed it as part of taking the dash out. I know others have managed to wiggle it out, but it is tight and a faff!

It is krypton factor challenge but does come out from above, can't remeber if I removed wiper mech or not. Def easier than taking half of the car to bits inside.

You could try lubing the shaft a little and see if that free up the motor and then you dont have to remove anyway?

Yes it’s possible to remove the fan from above, you need to remove the wiper motor and assembly so wiper arms need to come off etc.

You will need to disconnect all the wires as they go inside the car.

Don’t forget to replace the foam around the motor where it touches the heater box, you don’t want any water leaks into the car or extra noise from the fan running.











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Thanks for that

I've tested direct from the battery and it (bearing) gets very hot on the motor so for safety sake - they are only £37 new.

I'll have a go at removing it from the wiper side - I was really hoping that would be the case 🙏

It's certainly one thing after another with this rebuild- it's been 8 years to the day I acquired it.

Clean the splines for the wiper arms and check moving parts on wiper mechanism while it's off the car.
My new Febi fan moves more air than the old one which stopped working on speed 1.

The only really nice thing abut non- a/c heater boxes is the price of the motor.

The a/c motors are a pain in the pocket book to replace and getting hard to find over here.
Fairly easy to remove.  The only real Pain in the Posterior is finding the screws and nut on the cabin side.  Then knowing how to get the little nuts held in place to screw them back.  (Big hint) a latex glove and a drop of super glue so you can position it with your finger.

Yes good point about greasing wiper mechanism. Did in fact oil it up before I fitted it some time ago but a fresh dollop won't harm. At least it's been all to bits recently, so won't take much to get it off.

Hopefully I'll have a fan working (safely) then.

I've got the joy of this job soon too I think, unless it's the switch that controls the speed. May try that first!

Yes - defo try switch first, assuming the 20A fuse "14" is ok.

Bit of a mare replacing the motor as I'm finding out.

Good luck