E36 A/C blower motor

How do you replace the blower motor on a 95 318 sedan. I have removed
the cover, and the linkages, but the intake manifold is in the way. Do
i have to remove that as well?

Thanks in advance,
R

That would be the blower motor for the ventilation. I've removed the
air intake grid below the windshield in the engine compartment, removed
the shroud covering the blower motor. Then I released the retainer
clip. Upon removing the motor from the shroud, the squirrel cages get
hung up between the air intake opening and the intake manifold. In
what order do I have to move the motor/squirrel cage assembly to get it
out? It seems it is very inconvenient to replace. The local shop
wants $700 parts and labor to replace it, and I would like to DIY. Any
comments?

Thanks in advance,
R


wrote:
> How do you replace the blower motor on a 95 318 sedan? I have
removed
> the cover, and the linkages, but the intake manifold is in the way.
Do
> i have to remove that as well?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> R