If you're having a problem putting the blower back I have an easy fix. You will need a five quart oil bottle or a round gallon plastic bottle. Cut out the side 5" X 10". Slide the plastic halfway in the backside of the opening, now slide the motor in and pull out the plaatic.
I had to combine this along with removing two screws in order to get some wiggle room that allowed me to pop the blower motor back in. Ty for the suggestion on the archaic combination of tools to get that back screw out.
Nearly 4 years later, your video has again saved the day for this frustrated Alaskan Hyundai owner (loaner car for visiting guests)..I was ready to use a Dremel Tool to cut the motor housing apart or a crowbar to extract it in pieces but I will give your swivel/palm ratchet/extension setup a try first..You rock, Bruce L.!!
Hey Ralph. Once you get the back screw out, it takes a little wiggling to get it out, but it does come out. Good luck and I hope it helps! Thanks for the comment, It's always nice to hear about one of my videos actually helping people
This video gets a lot of views. Takes a lot of wiggling and some force to get the blower out but nothing silly. If you aren't already, you should make a video of it. I get lots of people asking me to get it out and I tell them what I told you. I could just refer them to your video next time they asked
I have a small socket set with screw driver attachments and a socket connection than bents too 90 degrees, no need to go through adapting bits. Just buy a very small handle socket and screw driver set. I got one from Aldi years ago and it has been so handy over the years. Best $20 I ever spent!
Thank you for posting! That 3rd screw on the blower is terrible. I had to loosen the 4 bolts holding the whole housing, so i could pull the housing away from the wall, to get enough room to put the new fan in without damaging it. Daughter's car lives another day!! Huff
Thanks Niamh. I hate it too. I'm not quite as flexible as I once was but I'm actually more flexible than I was a year or two ago. Maybe I should take up yoga! A friend of mine owns a cat cafe here that has "Yoga with Cats" nights, she's always trying to get me to come.
So I have an 06 Santa Fe Sport and recently the fan stopped working on the AC. You can still feel some cold air but barely. Also, once the car has been running 5 to 10 minutes, the fan kicks on with a little more force but not the max. Does this sound like the same issue?
Awesome Bruce 《☆》It seems like Engineers design stuff to make us swear & want to buy more tools or modify the tools We have. I've been without heat in My 98 Dakota for 10 years since the core started leaking but I live in Fl. I'm not going in deep like that unless the a/c quits & needs an evaperator ☻
Thanks BDOG. It certainly does seem that way sometimes. If you don't need the heat, I can't say that I blame you. I did a Jeep Liberty not too long ago that took about eight hours and 250 screws, nuts and bolts to change the heater core. I think I still have a few left over screws from that one lol
I am trying to remove mine but it will not just drop out. It acts like there is something internal like some seal or weatherstrip between the top of the fan and the housing! Any ideas?
If I check the blower motor outlet and have ground and power does that mean it can't be the temp. control switch? I replaced the switch a few months ago and I'm just trying to rule out that being it. Thanks in advance
Thanks a ton for this video, great info and great tip with the jointed socket adapter! Didnt manage to slide it out though. Ripped out the firewall to get even more clearance, twisted and turned it in all sorts of way with decent force but it just wont.. Protip?
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
This video has been super helpful in telling me I needed to make a DIY tool with the extension and universal and ratchet, but the only thing is...I guess I don't really know how to use a ratchet? I can't make the tool I made loosen a screw. I feel pretty stupid. I won't give up though.
Glad my video was helpful. Go to any auto parts store and ask them any questions you might have, I'm sure they would be more than willing to offer advice
@@BruceLyeg Thanks Bruce. It turns out the screwdriver bit I have taped info the......1/4 inch socket (? Idk the name) turns with the socket. I was able to get it to work in my house on a random screw and not turn without the universal but as I added parts (extension and universal) it just started spinning and wouldn't catch. Idk. I don't feel like the people at the auto parts store can help. Maybe the hardware store. I said I wasn't going to give up but it's very discouraging.
@@BruceLyeg I got the screwdriver bit snug in there again and I can work the ratchet with only the socket and the extension and socket but when I add the universal I just can't get it, it just flops all over the place. What's the trick to actually unscrewing something with the tool I made. It would be comical how the tool 'works' with the extension if I wasn't so frustrated.
Did you solve it? Having the same damn issue. I bought a ratchet with a joint to get the inner screw, however no matter how I twist and turn it, it wont come out.
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere. 2 screws and 1 bolt on the bottom to loosen the black box.
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
@@caseyniestat3807 There are 2 screws and a bolt you have to undo on the bottom of the box, then pry it away from the about 1/4 of an inch. Then the blower will slip right in. Tighten everything back up and you are done.
Did you get it back in yet? If you pull the carpet back away from the firewall in the foot well, it gives you a little more wiggle room. Its a tight fit but if it comes out it'll go back in
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
Bruce L. I have a set of SO 1/4" drive standard I bought 20 years ago. They are not optional working on Continental and Lycoming aircraft engines. I just bought 3/8" drive metric and standard sets. I will do a video on all 3 sets. The extra length of a u joint and short socket tend to try to twist if much torque is applied.
Bruce L. I have found it odd that the European aircraft I have worked on had a mixture of SAE, metric, and even British Standard. Old Fokker F27s were what I cut my teeth on but there are no civilian ones flying in the US as far as I know. The US Army parachute team has a couple. "Like new SO BS 1/4" drive socket set, available cheap". I bet there are a few F27s in Canada, your aviators tend to be diehards.
If you're having a problem putting the blower back I have an easy fix. You will need a five quart oil bottle or a round gallon plastic bottle. Cut out the side 5" X 10". Slide the plastic halfway in the backside of the opening, now slide the motor in and pull out the plaatic.
Excellent tip. I didn't have too much of a problem, but I've heard that others have.
Do you have pictures you could email me of how that works? I’m replacing mine but having a hard time getting it back in
I had to combine this along with removing two screws in order to get some wiggle room that allowed me to pop the blower motor back in.
Ty for the suggestion on the archaic combination of tools to get that back screw out.
Nearly 4 years later, your video has again saved the day for this frustrated Alaskan Hyundai owner (loaner car for visiting guests)..I was ready to use a Dremel Tool to cut the motor housing apart or a crowbar to extract it in pieces but I will give your swivel/palm ratchet/extension setup a try first..You rock, Bruce L.!!
Hey Ralph. Once you get the back screw out, it takes a little wiggling to get it out, but it does come out. Good luck and I hope it helps! Thanks for the comment, It's always nice to hear about one of my videos actually helping people
I have to do this job soon ,just wanted to see whats involved and i stumbled across your video 👍
This video gets a lot of views. Takes a lot of wiggling and some force to get the blower out but nothing silly. If you aren't already, you should make a video of it. I get lots of people asking me to get it out and I tell them what I told you. I could just refer them to your video next time they asked
Took me an hour to get that screw loose on my '05 Sonata. Your tool recommendation worked like a charm (with some persistence). Thanks for the video!
It was indeed a pain to get to. Thanks for watching!
I have a small socket set with screw driver attachments and a socket connection than bents too 90 degrees, no need to go through adapting bits. Just buy a very small handle socket and screw driver set. I got one from Aldi years ago and it has been so handy over the years. Best $20 I ever spent!
Thank you for posting! That 3rd screw on the blower is terrible. I had to loosen the 4 bolts holding the whole housing, so i could pull the housing away from the wall, to get enough room to put the new fan in without damaging it. Daughter's car lives another day!! Huff
Glad my video was helpful. Also glad you kept your daughters car going! It’s definitely a PITA to get at
This video helped me find and fix the blower fan on my 2003 Hyundai. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad to hear the video helped! You're welcome
Nice video Bruce .. happy 4th of July .Thank for sharing ..Like👍😄.
Thank you Aunt Nok. Happy fourth of July to you!
Thanks job done, very helpful, second hand blower, $110 Aussie and an hour or so to do the job. Bit of a fiddle, but easy done with a bit of patience.
Gad the video was helpful. Like you said, not too tough, just fiddly
I don’t own a Santa Fe, but this still good info to have. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
You should get one. lol
Thank you for helpful information! Gigantic like 16
Thanks for watching. Always glad to help.
Wish the vid showed how to remove the glove. Otherwise keep up the good work
That's a hard spot to film . The hammer always does good :) It's a tight squeeze .
Indeed it is. I find a hammer is useful in about 75% of all car repairs, the other 20% it just feels better to use it!
Good job Bruce! I hate anything in the footwell. You have to contort your body into weird angles to get to stuff lol
Thanks Niamh. I hate it too. I'm not quite as flexible as I once was but I'm actually more flexible than I was a year or two ago. Maybe I should take up yoga! A friend of mine owns a cat cafe here that has "Yoga with Cats" nights, she's always trying to get me to come.
There you go! Bring Gromit and have fun! Lads night out 😂
You know your stuff buddy
Thanks Buddy! I'm trying to convince the wife to go on a camping trip with me next weekend. Using all our old camping gear.
Thx however that damn screw 😢i finally got and plus the fact it was a pain to get the fan out and put back in.
It's a pain in the butt no matter how you do it
Great video thanks brother. Looks like bad design. Great moisture catcher. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Thanks Scott. It does seem like a bad design. I think this blower motor has already been replaced once before.
So I have an 06 Santa Fe Sport and recently the fan stopped working on the AC. You can still feel some cold air but barely. Also, once the car has been running 5 to 10 minutes, the fan kicks on with a little more force but not the max. Does this sound like the same issue?
It could be the fan, but it sounds like the resistor for the fan. Here's a video that might be helpful th-cam.com/video/sQblTKSiCBs/w-d-xo.html
@@BruceLyeg Thanks man!
You're welcome, good luck!
At least you didn’t have to pull the dash out. Some of those fans and heater cores can be quite the under taking
Hey Joe. I was very glad that it was fairly easy. I did one in a Jeep Liberty that took about 9 hours and involved about 300 screws, bolts and nuts.
Awesome Bruce 《☆》It seems like Engineers design stuff to make us swear & want to buy more tools or modify the tools We have. I've been without heat in My 98 Dakota for 10 years since the core started leaking but I live in Fl. I'm not going in deep like that unless the a/c quits & needs an evaperator ☻
Thanks BDOG. It certainly does seem that way sometimes. If you don't need the heat, I can't say that I blame you. I did a Jeep Liberty not too long ago that took about eight hours and 250 screws, nuts and bolts to change the heater core. I think I still have a few left over screws from that one lol
good job
Thanks Peter!
Cool!
I am trying to remove mine but it will not just drop out. It acts like there is something internal like some seal or weatherstrip between the top of the fan and the housing! Any ideas?
If I check the blower motor outlet and have ground and power does that mean it can't be the temp. control switch? I replaced the switch a few months ago and I'm just trying to rule out that being it. Thanks in advance
If you’re getting full power to the blower motor then the switch is good
Thanks for the video. Don’t waste any time trying another method- use the tool combo recommended for that back screw.
Thanks! Glad it helped
Pretty cool
Thanks a ton for this video, great info and great tip with the jointed socket adapter! Didnt manage to slide it out though. Ripped out the firewall to get even more clearance, twisted and turned it in all sorts of way with decent force but it just wont.. Protip?
Glad it helped! It's a real pain in the butt getting it out, but I just kept trying different angles and forcing it till it came out.
@@BruceLyeg Yup! Got it out on the first try this morning after your comment. Thanks again!
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
How did you get the blower motor back in?
It is hitting the floor and won't go in.
I just had to wiggle it around until it fit. It took some force though
This video has been super helpful in telling me I needed to make a DIY tool with the extension and universal and ratchet, but the only thing is...I guess I don't really know how to use a ratchet? I can't make the tool I made loosen a screw. I feel pretty stupid. I won't give up though.
Glad my video was helpful. Go to any auto parts store and ask them any questions you might have, I'm sure they would be more than willing to offer advice
@@BruceLyeg Thanks Bruce. It turns out the screwdriver bit I have taped info the......1/4 inch socket (? Idk the name) turns with the socket. I was able to get it to work in my house on a random screw and not turn without the universal but as I added parts (extension and universal) it just started spinning and wouldn't catch. Idk. I don't feel like the people at the auto parts store can help. Maybe the hardware store. I said I wasn't going to give up but it's very discouraging.
@@BruceLyeg I got the screwdriver bit snug in there again and I can work the ratchet with only the socket and the extension and socket but when I add the universal I just can't get it, it just flops all over the place. What's the trick to actually unscrewing something with the tool I made. It would be comical how the tool 'works' with the extension if I wasn't so frustrated.
@@tinaw.6178 try wrapping some tape around the universal so it isn’t so floppy
Idea worked great! However, the motor doesn't just slide out, do I need to force it or remove more parts?
You do have to force it a little. It's mostly just maneuvering it into a position that it will come out.
Did you solve it? Having the same damn issue. I bought a ratchet with a joint to get the inner screw, however no matter how I twist and turn it, it wont come out.
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
2 screws and 1 bolt on the bottom to loosen the black box.
@@perkele1989 !t
Trying to get it to "pop" out but only comes out about an inch and a half. What's the trick?
I just had to wiggle it and pull till it came out.
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
How do you do loosen the black box?
@@caseyniestat3807 There are 2 screws and a bolt you have to undo on the bottom of the box, then pry it away from the about 1/4 of an inch.
Then the blower will slip right in.
Tighten everything back up and you are done.
You didn’t show how you took it off.
How did you install it
The same way it came out, by maneuvering it till it went in. It was a pain
Well I got mine out. Cleaned the leaves out. Can't get it back in.
Did you get it back in yet? If you pull the carpet back away from the firewall in the foot well, it gives you a little more wiggle room. Its a tight fit but if it comes out it'll go back in
I just did this repair yesterday, the only way to get the blower motor back in is to loosen the black box it goes into and pry it away from the firewall a 1/4" or so then slip the blower motor back in and tighten everything back up. I could not find this little hint anywhere.
Soooooooo, how do you fix it?????
You don't, you replace it
Bruce L. Ok how do you replace it?
I have some swivel sockets, too bad you are so far.
I have some swivel sockets too but not a 1/4" one. I only have metric ones that go down to 10mm.
Bruce L.
I have a set of SO 1/4" drive standard I bought 20 years ago. They are not optional working on Continental and Lycoming aircraft engines. I just bought 3/8" drive metric and standard sets. I will do a video on all 3 sets. The extra length of a u joint and short socket tend to try to twist if much torque is applied.
I've always found it odd that aircraft continue to use SAE fasteners.
Yes, please do a video on the sets. I really should pick some up.
Bruce L.
I have found it odd that the European aircraft I have worked on had a mixture of SAE, metric, and even British Standard. Old Fokker F27s were what I cut my teeth on but there are no civilian ones flying in the US as far as I know. The US Army parachute team has a couple. "Like new SO BS 1/4" drive socket set, available cheap". I bet there are a few F27s in Canada, your aviators tend to be diehards.
Not that simple to remove it :)
Not the easiest but not the hardest. Mostly just awkward getting under the dash.
I see :)
I am having hard time removing @BruceLyeg
Any suggestions