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1. the spanner clips holding the blower turbine chambers together fly every which way when you pry them off with a thin screwdriver. Use\both hands and keep a hand on them. Also, at least 2-3 of them on each side are out of sight on the top curve of the box. feel is the only way.
2. Taking out the halves of the turbine chambers is difficult due to the presence of wire harnesses, the vaccuum motors inside, etc. Be patient with this. When installing later, make sure these things are aligned correctly or the vaccuum motors can bind up. they are ususlly where the critiacl alignment is needes. Also they are where the misallignment happens....it will take several trys to get them tucked in and moving freely.
3. the retainin clips on the fan wheels don't pry off. You need to lift one "finger" and slide the clip that way so the hole on the opposite end stops over the motor shaft. (You'll see what I mean). the the clip just lifts off.
4. The fan wheels could be stuck onto the motor shaft. I had one on the driver's side fuesd to the shaft. Never did get it off. Had to drill out the plastic all the was around it, then remove the wheel over the offending brass tube that used to be embedded in the center of the wheel. Needed one from a nearby junkyard as a replacement.
5. The modular plug from the resistor to the fan switch probably will not fit through the hole in the top of the blower case. Buries in an afterthought in the instructions I received with the motor kit from BB sponsor, RPR, was the step of removing this plug from the wire bundle so you cen feed the wires up through that hole. How the heck do you pull out those wires from the plug? Ironically, I used the lowly wire tie from the plastic parts bag to slip in behind each wire to depress the spting "tang" that makes the prevents the wire from slipping out of the plug in the first place. By removing the plug in this manner, you can pass the wires and still reuse the rubber grommet, making a neat job of it. the alternative is to gring out the hole making it wide enough to pass the plug.
6. Label the functions and connecting locations of each wire you unhook. For example, there are about 3-4 black ground wires connected to a screw at the top, right corner of the console frame. Tape these together.
7. You'll need to dismantle the metal frame of the console a bit to get at the switch panel and related wires which must be pulled from the backs of each swtich. Remamber to label where each wire goes.
8. The AC switch DOES come out of the panel. It is held in place by a retaining nut under the plastic indicator facia.
9. Note the orientation of the motor before taking it out, then compare with the replacement. Note how the new one needs to face, where the wire bundle goes, how the screw holes line up. This is needed to have the fan spinning in the same sirection. If you mount it turned around, well....
10. Don't be hesitant to remove stuff surrounding the job in order to gain better access or understanding of the matter. I believe I had to remove the top air vents and even pull the instrument cluster. give yourself enough "elbow room".
11. remove the seats, if you have to.
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