Going to do this when I replace the infotainment system. I've printed off 2 x copies of the guide and will use one copy to refer to whilst working and the other to push the screws into at each relevant section.

A job for a warm sunny day I think.

I've now done the job twice as I broke the fan blades when fitting the new blower last time. If you damage the blades you limit your blower speed and the ability to use full demist or full cooling in the summer. The noise gets worse as the fan 'hamster wheels' break up and you also ruin the blower motor cover which you then need to source used.

My solution was to DRAMATICALLY reduce the size of the wiring loom box that sits above the motor with a hacksaw blade which was very unnerving.

Sawing so close to the wiring loom was terrifying but I found it the only way to get the new motor in without forcing it, and the motor cover back on without a massive bang, which could also damage the new motor blades.

I also removed the left hand side GREEN cable entirely at the end you can see, and the BLUE cable plastic clip (but not then cable end) to get these out of the way.

My tip, if you can't get the broken motor back in without a squeeze, then you will not be able to get the new motor in without breaking the blade assembly.

Really useful - thanks Woody. Top tips and I'll definitely be making a note.

Cheers

Jonny

(Former owner of 6 Fulvias)

If you follow my guide, there's no need to cut. Using the pry bar to gently lift the loom was sufficient to get the blower motor in and out. I'd also point out to follow my note around orientation when removing and installing the blower. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Got the new fan in no problem, great guidance!

However, I am stuck trying to get the flapper valve adjuster arm re-attached....there simply is no room on the side of the adjuster arm as the horizontal vent coming over the wheel drops down in that very location. Did you remove this vent? is there a trick to getting it attached?

Thank you very much

There is a trick. There's a step in my guide on it. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Your trick to remove worked great. I just dont have enough space to get my fingers on the side to guide the rod into place. Mainly because the drive air vent is in the way. I managed to bend it slightly but was hesitant to force it. I'll keep trying it

Put it in 5mm-1cm above where it fits and at a angle whilst using a screwdriver to guide the rod into the groove, if you can't get your fingers in there. It shouldn't need any force. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

One thing to note is that the instructions in this thread don't cover all years. Early L322 and later L322 are significantly different. I think the later cars are easier to do.

woodyrvf750 wrote:

I've now done the job twice as I broke the fan blades when fitting the new blower last time. If you damage the blades you limit your blower speed and the ability to use full demist or full cooling in the summer. The noise gets worse as the fan 'hamster wheels' break up and you also ruin the blower motor cover which you then need to source used.

What year model is yours, Woody? Mine's a 2003.

I broke mine, too. I did a repair using fine bronze wire, dental floss, and superglue which seems to be holding up. i just avoid maximum fan speed.

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This was the inside of the fan cover when I initially pulled it all apart.

 Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

The difference with the earlier cars is you need to cut out the panel behind the dash in order to remove the fan motor. As stated in my guide, there's is a particular angle in which to remove the fan motor, and you can use a pry bar to raise the wiring loom whilst removing the fan, if you need that bit extra clearance. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8