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I have a 2016 SEL 2.0L Ecoboost. The blower motor has been making noise and I want to remove any debris and/or replace the entire motor itself but I can't seem to find any help on how to access the blower motor. I've replaced the cabin air filter several times which is very easy. I thought it wouldn't be to much more complicated to remove the motor. Maybe it is but I can't seem to find any good videos or guides anywhere. It seems to be a bit tricky or at least not self explanatory. I just don't want to accidentally break anything when trying to access the motor. Do I need to remove the glove box entirely? I haven't been able to find a guide on how to remove the glove box. Do I need to get underneath the glove box? Any information would be greatly appreciated. 

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You may notice that the Blower Motor Removal and Installation workshop manual section does not mention removing the Glove Compartment Door, but only the Insulator Panel to access the Blower Motor.

 

I included the Glove Compartment Door Removal workshop manual section because that action step was obscured in macbwt's video, as you say.

 

The Blower Motor Speed Control Removal and Installation workshop manual section is included only to familiarize you with that system-related component, which is adjacent to the Blower Motor.

 

Good luck!

 

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It looks like the Glove Compartment does not need to be removed in order to access or replace the blower motor. I would like to remove it completely though just to make more room to work with. In macbwt's video it does appear he is working on a different year because the glove compartment looks a little different. It does help to get a general idea of what you're working with.

 

I've taken down the Glove Compartment previously to replace the Cabin Air Filter but not completely removed it. I'm hoping once I remove those push pins\tabs and insulation panel I can completely remove the Glove Compartment. If not I should still be able to access the blower motor regardless.

 

I assumed those push pins were probably what I needed to remove but I didn't want to until I was absolutely sure so that was a big help.  

 

I'm hoping to work on it today after work. I'm already pretty sure it has to be replaced but just want to make sure before I order the part.

Any good suggestion on trustworthy OEM sites?

 

I appreciate everything you included. Thanks again.

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I couldn't see where the strap was hooked to. I am looking at this with half my body sticking out of the passenger door and partially upside down so It's hard to get the proper perspective. 

 

I was able to unsnap the support strap. It was just a snap in. That gave me just enough room to use an extended socket wrench and go behind the pipe. I believe it was a 5/16. I don't have any mm or at least I couldn't find them. But it worked. 

 

After I was able to get all of the screws out it was tricky trying to remove the blower motor because that same pipe was in the way. Took some time and a lot of adjusting (and patience) but finally got it removed. It was much easier installing the new motor. Just had to angle it the right way after a few tries.

 

No more noise coming from the motor and everything runs great. Hopefully the next person having this issue can use some of this information. 

 

Thanks again for everyone's insight. 

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