blower motor 79 firebird?

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Where exactly is the blower motor located for the AC on a 79 Firebird?  Howtough is it to get at? Thanks, David

Bigjfig · Accepted Answer

In the inner fender well area. You have to remove it (or cut it :) ) to get to it. Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th Ann.Club Tech Director '80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig. '79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig '84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going.... '91 S10 Blazer 4.3Z

D&LBusch · Answer

That's a bit extreme.  Remove the fender or cut it? Isn't there a way underthe dash or through the engine compartment?

Jay S · Answer

You have to remove or cut the INNER fender. (wheel well) Some people cut a circle out of the inner fender and then patch it back up. I've always preferred to remove the bolts from the inner fender and fight with it till there's enough room to pull the blower motor out.

Jay S

Bigjfig · Answer

I'll say it again....You have to remove the inner fender well. This is the OEM procedure from theshop manual. As mentioned, sometimes the RH fender comes off and makes the jobeasy.This isn't a job for the weak of heart. Neither is the heater core.Joe--ASE Certified Parts Specialist & 10th  Tech Director'80 Carousel Red Turbo T/A, 27k orig.'79 "Y89" 400/4 speed 10th Ann. T/A, 57k orig'84 Olds 88 Royale Bgm 2 dr, 307 "Rocket" (lol), 143k and still going....'91 S10 Blazer 4.3Z

D&LBusch · Answer

BTW we are talking the right fender aren't we? David

Dennis Smith · Answer

Just pull the hood and then the passenger(right) side fender.  Its NOT that bad.  I just did a blower motor and heater core on a '74 T/A two weeks ago.  Its just nuts and bolts ...

Phantom · Answer

This is all done with the wheel off for obvious reasons. Most shopscut about a 10" diameter circle in the rear of the INNER fender wellatabout 10 o'clock, yes the passengers side(right), but leave about a 1"uncut area to act as a hinge on the bottom. Fold this cutout down andthe blower is right in front of you. Now when you are done fold itback into place and install 2-3 sheetmetal screws right in the bladekerf and it will hold it. Then run a bead of silicone over the entirecut and finally spray it with some rubberized undercoating. You couldtack weld it back, but this way if you ever need to get back therejust pop the screws and cut the silicone.  If this car is in great shape do it the right way and remove theINNER fender well as mentioned in an earlier reply.

D&LBusch · Answer

Thanks. The car is pristine.  I will remove the fender as previouslyadvised.  I appreciate the range of responses.  A great NG. David

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